Resentencing Under Penal Code § 1170(d): Legal Developments Bring Good News for Incarcerated Individuals and Their Loved Ones The Nieves Law Firm, APC
California Penal Code section 1170(d) allows courts to revoke an inmate’s original sentence and replace it with a lesser sentence. This is referred to as “resentencing.” Recent changes to this law have made resentencing more accessible to inmates in California’s jails and prisons. In 2018...
Read More How to Peacefully Protest Amidst COVID-19 The Nieves Law Firm, APC
Amidst the uncertainties, injustices and fear incited around the world right now, the most important thing is keeping you and your loved ones safe. After George Floyd was killed by police officers in Minneapolis on May 25th, the United States has erupted in support of the Black Lives Matter movement...
Read More What Should I Do If I Was Charged While Protesting? The Nieves Law Firm, APC
Across the United States, many individuals are expressing their First Amendment right to assemble in response to current events. In California, protests have occurred in multiple cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento. As a result, some parts of California are reporting unprecedent...
Read More Sideshow Violates Oakland Shelter-in-Place Order The Nieves Law Firm, APC
In Oakland, California, hundreds of people gathered to watch an illegal sideshow take place. On Sunday, March 29, three people were arrested while many mo...
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