May 23, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 4 minutes
Criminal charges can significantly disrupt your life. You may encounter unfamiliar terms like probation and parole, and the consequences can be severe. These terms are not just legal jargon. They determine what will happen next in your case. But what is probation? What is parole? Today, we will answer these questions. Understanding the difference between parole and probation isn’t...
May 21, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 5 minutes
If you’re wondering, is incest illegal? The simple answer is yes, incest is illegal in California under Penal Code § 285. This law states that marriage or sexual relations between close relatives is a felony, punishable by up to 3 years in jail and fines up to $10,000. Every state prohibits incest in some form. One reason for this...
May 21, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 5 minutes
Are you wondering, “Is prostitution legal in California?” Maybe you think prostitution and escorting are the same thing? They are not two different names for the same profession. The biggest difference is that prostitution is not legal in California, but escorting is (as long as no sex acts occur.) In this article, our sex crimes lawyers will go over...