May 10, 2024
| By Kerry Armstrong
| Read Time: 4 minutes
Living with HIV can be a complex experience, especially when it comes to intimacy. But thanks to advancements in treatment, people with HIV who achieve an undetectable viral load pose a negligible risk of transmission through sex. In California, the legal landscape surrounding HIV disclosure has changed significantly, especially since the passage of Senate Bill 239. If you are living...
May 8, 2024
| By Kerry Armstrong
| Read Time: 4 minutes
Domestic violence charges carry profound consequences, impacting not only the immediate freedom of those accused but also their long-term personal and professional lives. In California, these accusations are taken incredibly seriously, often resulting in restraining orders, significant legal penalties, and lasting social stigma. For anyone facing such charges, understanding the gravity of the situation is crucial, as the outcomes...
May 3, 2024
| By Kerry Armstrong
| Read Time: 3 minutes
Stalking laws in California are serious. The California Penal Code section 646.9 makes it illegal to follow, harass, or threaten another person causing them to fear for their safety. The definition of stalking in California is as follows: “Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or willfully and maliciously harasses another person and who makes a credible threat...