Archive for August 2022

A stand your ground law allows anyone who believes their life to be in danger to use lethal force in an act of self-defense, and removes the duty to retreat. California is not a stand-your-ground state. It is a “castle doctrine” state.  The castle doctrine allows you to use deadly force if someone forces their…

Police set up DUI checkpoints in Los Angeles from time to time, usually during times where they expect a high percentage of intoxicated drivers on the road.  They differ from a traffic stop in that police don’t require probable cause to stop you and check you. Instead, they just force every car to stop.  Are…

If you get drunk and throw a few punches, you could find yourself facing criminal charges. Bar fights may be a staple of television shows, but they’re a bad idea in real life. There are, in fact, a number of criminal charges that could come with a bar fight, and there’s a good chance the…

Traffic stops are one of the most common ways that the average citizen of Los Angeles will ever interact with the police. As it’s very easy to make mistakes during these stops, it’s vital that you know and understand your rights when they happen.  It’s also important to know exactly what to do so you…