When Can You Use Deadly Force to Protect Yourself in California
California’s self-defense laws give individuals in California the right to use reasonable force, even deadly force, to protect themselves against an intruder in their home if they reasonably believe that...
Can Felonies be Reduced to Misdemeanors
Under California law, any crime that carries a prison sentence of more than one year is considered a felony offense. In addition to a potential state prison sentence and significant...
What to do if someone falsely accuses you of a crime
The presumption of innocence may demand that any person accused of a crime be considered innocent until proven guilty. However, that all-important legal principle cannot always save a person from...
Can Misdemeanor or Felony Charges Be Expunged?
Having a conviction on your criminal record is a serious matter that can affect your life for years to come. In addition to the penalties associated with a misdemeanor or...
When Is It Worth it to Take Your Criminal Case to Trial
Should I go to trial or take a plea deal? Which option will get me the best outcome in my criminal case? These are some of the most pressing questions...
What Sex Crimes are Felonies
Sex crimes represent some of the most consequential types of criminal offenses in California. Not only can a sex crime charge lead to years in prison and other devastating penalties,...
Sevens Legal Attorney Representing Massage Parlor Owner in Illicit Sex Scheme Case
Criminal defense attorney Crystal Erlandson of Sevens Legal, APC is serving as legal counsel to a massage parlor owner charged along with three others, including a former San Diego police...
Fraud, White-Collar Crime Investigations Stemming from the CARES Act
The federal government is cracking down on fraud, false statements and other white-collar crimes associated with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus...
What are the Penalties if You are Convicted in Federal Court?
Federal crimes are prosecuted in federal court and typically carry far more severe penalties than those levied by state courts in California. If you or someone in your family is...