Under California law, Penal Code 1368 outlines the process of determining if a defendant is mentally capable to stand trial. Penal Code 1370 directs the resulting action and treatment if the defendant is found incompetent. Both these laws are used to pause criminal proceedings until competency is restored. Key Takeaways: Penal Code 1368 functions as...Read More

If you are being falsely imprisoned in California, do not exert your force to restrain the damage, or do not speak to the law enforcement agency. An expert law firm will assist you by pre-filing the investigation without waiting for the court and securing crucial evidence.  Key Takeaways: False imprisonment in California under PC 236...Read More