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California Court Rules: No Early Release for Violent Criminals
April 8, 2022
On January 3rd, California's supreme court ruled that all incarcerated violent criminals will not be eligible for early release under any circumstances.…
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New laws in California for 2022
April 7, 2022
California government officials announced a slew of new statewide laws on January 1st, 2022. These policies addressed concerns from drug offenses and…
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Gurjit Pandher Bringing Results & Experience to The Nieves Law Firm
October 7, 2021
The newest attorney at The Nieves Law Firm is Gurjit Pandher, a criminal defense lawyer with over 20 years of legal experience.…
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Attorney Gurjit Pandher Joins The Nieves Law Firm
October 4, 2021
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, October 4th: The Nieves Law Firm has added attorney Gurjit Pandher to the team in an effort to expand our…
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Statute of Limitations in California
September 15, 2021
Every U.S state is required under federal law to have a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations sets the time limit…
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What Is California’s Fire Camp Program and Who Is Eligible?
July 29, 2021
In California, “fire camp” (formally referred to as “California Conservation Camp”) is an alternative sentencing option that many convicted individuals and their…
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Jo-Anna Nieves Named to 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
July 9, 2021
Super Lawyers recently recognized Jo-Anna Nieves of The Nieves Law Firm with their annual Super Lawyers Rising Star distinction, marking the sixth…
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Relief for Human Trafficking Victims: Vacating Arrests and Convictions for Victims of Human Trafficking
May 18, 2021
Human trafficking is one of the deadliest crimes in America and involves transporting people and forcing them into work or service for…
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1170(d) Request for Resentencing in California
March 1, 2021
Many individuals serving time in a state penitentiary reach out to us about the possibility of having their sentence shortened. Most don't…
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