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Bail Schedules Reduced during COVID-19 Crisis
April 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way our country operates in many ways and the criminal justice system is no exception. California…
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Can I Own a Gun If I Was Convicted of Domestic Violence?
July 15, 2019
Assembly Bill 3129 amended California Penal Code §29805 regarding California’s gun control laws. The law used to state that anyone convicted…
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What Are My Options if I Cannot Post Bail?
July 2, 2019
Under the current California cash bail system, if you are offered bail then you are required to pay it in full or…
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Is it a Crime to Drive with a Suspended License?
May 1, 2019
California Vehicle Code section 14601 states that it is a misdemeanor crime to driven when YOU KNOW that your driver’s license is…
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Should I Just Plead Guilty to Avoid Going to Trial?
April 1, 2019
Going to trial can cause some anxiety and uncertainty. The unknown about the outcome can be too much for some people to…
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Top 5 Mistakes Criminal Defendants Make
April 1, 2019
Sometimes the biggest danger to a defendant is themselves because of their lack of understanding or education about the criminal justice system.…
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How Are Interlock Ignition Devices Used in DUI Cases?
March 18, 2019
Under Senate Bill 1046, people who get convicted of a DUI will have to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle…
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What is California’s New Felony Murder Law?
March 18, 2019
Under California’s old felony murder law, someone could get convicted of felony murder if a victim died during the commission of a…
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What Are the Consequences of Revenge Porn?
February 12, 2019
Under PC 647, revenge pornography, also known as “cyber exploitation,” is defined as someone who “photographs or records by any means the…
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