When fentanyl was first starting to generate some media attention, the synthetic opioid was a good thing. It was a popular and extremely effective method to treat extreme pain. Doctors commonly prescribed it post-surgery, and patients with advanced cancer often used it to help control...

Being accused of a hit-and-run in California is no laughing matter. If you're convicted, you face severe legal consequences. The first thing you need to know is that the circumstances surrounding the incident determine whether you're charged with misdemeanor hit and run or if you'll...

The judge, who looks at the defendant’s crime, their criminal history, and their ties with the community, determines the amount of bail a defendant needs to post in order to be released from jail. Most people cannot afford bail on their own so they seek...