Californians accused of crimes have the right to an appointed defense attorney if they can’t afford to hire their own. In that way they are just like criminal defendants in every other state — ...

Assemblymember David Tangipa, whose area covers sections of Northern California ... as part of a “criminal-first agenda” in an interview at the end of February. Fresno defense attorney ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new bill aimed at tightening self-defense laws in California has sparked confusion and criticism from various groups, who argue it could limit individuals' right to ...

A California State Bar lawyer who worked on admissions left the agency last week, marking the first departure of a high-ranking staff member involved in the February 2025 Bar exam. Bridget Gramme for ...

A member of the California Assembly representing part of Los Angeles has proposed a bill that aims to reduce vigilantism but that critics say would criminalize self-defense. Assemblymember Rick ...

Officers were called to the southbound shoulder near Highway 92 for a medical emergency, and ...

OUT. CAL PAWS DOT. WELL, THE YOUNGEST PERSON TO PASS THE CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM IS NOW TULARE COUNTY’S NEWEST DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. SOPHIA PARK PASSED THE EXAM LAST YEAR AT 17. SHE’S BEEN ...

A California sheriff is speaking out against a bill in the Democrat-controlled capital of Sacramento that he says would essentially make self-defense illegal and believes is emblematic of liberal ...

A criminal defence lawyer has detailed what Jamie’s defence in court could have been after he pled guilty to the murder of schoolgirl Katie in Netflix’s Adolescence. Jamie’s story in Netflix ...

Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor. Xavier Becerra announced his candidacy on Wednesday. "California is at a crossroads.