Possession of Illegal Substances: What the Law Says and How It Can Affect You
At La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, we get a lot of questions about illegal substance possession cases. The most common confusion is that if you don't own it, you can't be charged. The reality is more complex. California law (and the law in many other states) states that it is enough for an object to be [...]
What is considered assault in the United States?
When we hear the word “assault,” many imagine a violent fight, heavy blows and visible injuries. But the law in the United States doesn't always need all that to arrest you. In fact, there are everyday situations - arguments, shoving, even angry words - that can result in a formal charge of assault or violence. And if you don't know how to [...]
Lo que debes saber si tienes una interacción con la policía
Un encuentro con la policía puede ser confuso, intimidante o incluso peligroso si no sabes cómo actuar. En La Liga Defensora, hemos visto muchos casos donde una mala decisión en el momento cambia por completo el rumbo de una persona. Por eso, es fundamental entender cómo proteger tus derechos, incluso si no tienes papeles. No […]
