Jul 3, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 4 minutes
What happens if you don’t go to jury duty in California? Ignoring jury duty summonses may result in contempt of court, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or a jail term up to five days. The criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, have extensive experience representing clients facing a wide range of criminal...
Jul 3, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 7 minutes
The age of consent in California is 18 years old. Anyone under 18 is legally unable to consent to sexual activity, and sexual contact with a minor can lead to statutory rape charges under California Penal Code 261.5, even when both people believe the relationship is consensual. You may have heard of “Romeo and Juliet laws,” which are close-in-age...
Jun 9, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 6 minutes
One call can throw your whole night off balance. A loved one says police have arrested them, and suddenly you are trying to figure out where they are, whether they can get out of custody, and when they will go to court. The first hours move quickly and can feel confusing. This process includes booking, possible bail, the prosecutor’s...