The possession of child pornography in California state courts (as opposed to Federal courts) can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. You may face imprisonment for up to a year and/or fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Penalties are more severe for felony charges and for repeat offenders. Possession…
In our world today, the internet is used for a multitude of things, including criminal activity. One of the criminal activities that the internet is used for is prostitution. If you arrange a time and place to meet someone after you have seen a post online offering sex, there is a chance that you can…
If you have been arrested for assault in Riverside County, it essentially means that you’re suspected of attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. If you did in fact cause harm, you are then looking at a battery charge in addition. Unfortunately, it gets more complicated than that. In California, there are two main…
The first federal child pornography regulation was established with the passage of the United States Child Pornography Prevention Act (CPPA) of 1996, out of concern with child abuse manifest on the internet. The federal law was based on a 1982 Supreme Court case which ruled that the First Amendment right to free speech was not…
After an upsurge in firearm violence in the United States, gun rights have come under fire. However, while still not strictly regulated at the federal level, in comparison, California is home to some of the strictest firearm laws in the country. As such, there are a number of ways you can find yourself facing illegal…
There are many protests going on in Riverside County and our State at any given time. It would seem everyone has a cause and will march for it no matter how big or small. We see it on the news almost daily. People are marching against gun violence, picketing at abortion clinics, advocating for presidential…
Exposing your genitals to others in public is considered indecent exposure. However, that is not always enough reason to be convicted of indecent exposure. There has to be a sexual component to it. Whether you are showing yourself off in order to make someone squirm or to get yourself off, you should get a lawyer…
A driving under the influence charge is not something to take lightly. Most first DUI convictions in Riverside County are considered a misdemeanor. According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This is one death every…
Assault is one of those crimes we all like to think is common sense. After all, one of the first things we learned as children is not to hit other people, and to work out our problems with our words. However, assault is usually a lot more nuanced than the average person thinks it is,…
Who Sexual Battery Charges Affect Regardless of the final outcome, a charge of sexual battery has direct and indirect effects on many. Obviously the accuser or accusers, and the accused. The accusation itself becomes a historical reference point for both. But collateral impact reaches the friends and families of both the accused and accuser. And…
Being arrested and charged with arson is quite serious. Though many states consider it a misdemeanor, in California, it is a felony which carries a punishment of up to 9 years in prison, depending on the circumstances. The length of punishment depends on several factors such as the amount of damage that occurred and any…
While all couples fight, there are times when it gets out of control. Sometimes, the police get involved and you might find yourself accused of domestic violence. So, what should you do if you are accused of this crime? If the police come to your home, go with them easily. If you try to argue…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
