When people talk about disorderly conduct, if they’re in California, the behavior they are describing is actually considered disturbing the peace. There are three types of behaviors covered by California Penal Code 415 (PC), these include playing excessively loud music, getting in a fight in public or even using certain words. While these crimes may […]
Is Mutual Combat a Defense Against Assault Charges in California?
In any given day in San Diego and cities across the US, it’s likely that two people will end up in a verbal disagreement that will end up in a fist fight. But if both parties agree to participate in mutual combat, is it actually against the law? Technically yes, but if you and the […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
