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July 17, 2023

It is important to understand the rules surrounding consent when engaging in sexual intercourse. If your partner believes that you have engaged in a sexual act with them without their consent, you could be accused of a sex crime.

May 31, 2023

If you’ve ever been arrested for a DUI, you know how helpless you can feel. As an officer secures handcuffs around your wrists, you feel your rights—something you may have taken for granted—slipping away.

May 8, 2023

Educational institutions across California, including universities and colleges, usually establish a code of conduct that all students must adhere to. Essentially, a student may be subject to different sanctions for violating the institution’s code of conduct.

April 11, 2023

When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI), they imagine someone who’s been driving drunk. However, you can also be arrested for a DUI for other drugs too, most notably driving high under the influence of marijuana. Although the penalties surrounding DUIs are more or less the same regardless of the substance, there are some key distinctions to understand in how the state sets and imposes legal limits and what this means if you receive a marijuana DUI.

March 22, 2023

It’s very common for college students to find themselves in complicated situations when it comes to their romantic and sexual partners. The consequences of a restraining order can be somewhat unclear at first, which is why it’s always a good idea to reach out to an attorney as soon as you can to ensure your rights are protected.

Feb. 1, 2023

In California, a person could be facing DUI charges for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a BAC level of at least 0.08%. A drunk driving conviction could result in massive fines, lengthy prison sentences, loss of driving privileges, and other devastating, life-changing consequences.

Jan. 19, 2023

You may have heard of the landmark national legislation known as Title IX, but you may not fully understand all that it entails. Or, you may only know that it’s helped female athletes in all educational institutions gain an equal footing with men as far as athletic opportunities, scholarships, and access to sports facilities. However, the basis of Title IX is centered around discrimination and because of this, it plays a huge part in addressing sexual assault, student misconduct, and professor misconduct issues.

Dec. 29, 2022

Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) can be a frightening experience. The laws surrounding DUIs in California can be confusing, so it’s crucial to understand your rights if you find yourself in this situation.

Nov. 15, 2022

Through the years, following guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the Supreme Court, Title IX has become a system of disciplinary hearings at which a Complainant can accuse another, called the Respondent, of sexual misconduct. This often means that the two engaged in sexual activities, but the Complainant alleges the conduct was not consensual.

Oct. 21, 2022

Road rage, bar fights, and disagreements between friends can quickly turn violent. What may have started as a simple argument can easily become physical. But can getting into a fight lead to an arrest?