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How Are Interlock Ignition Devices Used in DUI Cases?

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 Californias New Felony Murder Law?

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?

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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Pulled Over in California? 10 Legal Tips to Protect Your Rights

January 29, 2019
You have specific rights on the roadway when driving your vehicle. However, law enforcement doesn't always respect your constitutional rights. So, it…
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What Are the Consequences of Violating Probation?

What Are the Consequences of Violating Probation?

January 29, 2019
California Penal Code 1203 defines probation as a type of supervisory sentence that a judge may impose either instead of, or in…
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Auto brewery syndrome

What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome?

December 21, 2018
Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition that was first discovered in the 1940s. A person with this condition experiences alcohol intoxication by…
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What is means to be on probation versus parole

What is the Difference Between Probation and Parole?

December 21, 2018
Probation is a period of time served in lieu of jail time or commencing after release from custody. Probation can often be…
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Four Things to Keep in Mind When Arrested

Four Things to Keep in Mind When Arrested

November 26, 2018
Getting arrested is a frightening and confusing experience, especially if you are not guilty of the crime! If you do get arrested,…
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3 Misconceptions About Miranda Warnings

3 Misconceptions About Miranda Warnings

November 13, 2018
The Miranda warnings originated in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, which set forth the following warning…
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