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What’s the Difference Between an Infraction, Misdemeanor, and Felony?
May 21, 2018
California Penal Code allows for three main categories of punishable offenses— an infraction, misdemeanor, and felony—as well as a fourth category called…
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Important Things For Domestic Violence Victims To Know
March 19, 2018
At The Nieves Law Firm, we represent men and women who have been accused of committing acts of Domestic Violence. Oftentimes, during…
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Cannabis And The Cole Memos
January 24, 2018
What does the latest move by U.S. Attorney General Sessions concerning marijuana really mean? In simple terms, not much. But in more…
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5 Crimes That You Didn’t Know You Were Committing…. That Could Lead to Bigger Problems
November 21, 2017
One of the most common problems we see with our clients at The Nieves Law Firm, is that they have violated a…
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How much can I drink and be safe to drive
November 6, 2017
As with every legal question, the answer is simple, and complicated, at the same time. There comes a time at any function…
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5 Key Safety Tips for Police Encounters
May 20, 2017
Mistrust between minority communities and the police force is not a new thing. From the Jim Crow era, to the unrest following…
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Proposition 64 Beyond Recreation – Expungement and Resentencing for Cannabis Convicts
March 14, 2017
By a margin of about 56% to 44% California voters passed Proposition 64, making California the fifth state to legalize recreational cannabis.…
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What to Do and What NOT to Do When a Restraining Order Is Filed Against You
February 21, 2017
Imagine your surprise when you find out someone filed a restraining order against you! Your first instinct might be to panic a…
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