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Can You File a Restraining Order Against Someone Who Filed One Against You?
April 3, 2023
If you have been served with a restraining order or notified that a restraining order has been filed against you, you may…
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Jo-Anna Nieves Named to 2022 Super Lawyers List
March 13, 2023
Jo-Anna Nieves and The Nieves Law Firm received another award this year as Jo-Anna was named a 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star,…
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Where are You Prohibited from Carrying a Concealed Weapon in California?
February 15, 2023
Most people know that you need a concealed carry license to carry a concealed firearm in California. Even if you have a…
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Reasonable Suspicion and The Fourth Amendment
February 6, 2023
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizures by law enforcement. In California, vehicle searches are very common, but many…
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The 4th Amendment and Errors in Executing a Search Warrant
January 31, 2023
Search warrants are common in many drug cases throughout California. However, there are strict rules and regulations regarding the execution of a…
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The Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon in California (PC 25400)
January 23, 2023
In California, there is a ban against concealed weapons. That means that to legally carry a concealed weapon, you must get the…
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What is a Confidential Informant?
December 5, 2022
Whether you have watched a crime-based docuseries or read news related to a drug bust, you have likely heard the term “confidential…
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What Evidence Do You Need for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?
November 14, 2022
If you plan on filing a civil harassment restraining order, it is important that you understand what evidence will be relevant in…
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A Summary of The Los Angeles Times’ Piece: “The truth about California’s promise to clear marijuana convictions.”
April 13, 2022
Officially, in the year 2016, California legalized cannabis recreationally. In the article written by Justin Ray in the Los Angeles Times titled…
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