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Posted in Police on April 18, 2016
There are many reasons you may need to obtain a police record, especially if you’re involved in a criminal charger or a personal injury lawsuit and need access to police reports of the accident, eyewitness interviews, and detailed evidences. All police departments will provide you with a copy of your full police report upon request,…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on April 12, 2016
On paper, a convicted felon is a convicted felon. On a job application, there is no room to explain whether a criminal record is from armed assault or stealing from a local store when you were 18. That’s why California has joined 20 other states around the nation in what’s widely become known as the…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on March 28, 2016
Spousal privilege is one of those areas of law most people are loosely familiar with, like double jeopardy or hearsay. These rights relate to communications and testimony privilege, meaning anything the convicted spouse shared with his or her partner cannot be submitted as testimony before a judge. But before a person tries to argue this…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on March 21, 2016
An arrest can be devastating, but it affects a person’s life in more ways than he or she might realize. How do you continue to pay bills in jail? What if you own a property or lease an apartment, and what happens to your pets? The last issue can be especially challenging, as many people…
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Posted in Drunk Driving on March 14, 2016
California DUIs have recently decreased, but these incidents are still sadly pervasive. In 2011, the state reported 180,212 DUI arrests. This tells us that further intervention is needed to educate the population through public and private initiatives, but it also means thousands of people face a DUI charge each year. Effective DUI Defenses in California…
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Riverside Jails Information on February 29, 2016
Our Riverside criminal defense attorney, Graham D. Donath, has compiled a list of useful information for the friends and family members of inmates held in Southwest Detention Center. The Southwest Detention Center forms part of the Southwest County Justice Center, which includes the Southwest Sheriff’s Station and the Temecula Police Station. The Southwest Detention Center…
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Riverside Jails Information on February 22, 2016
The Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, also knowing as the Banning Jail, was originally a Japanese internment camp during World War II, and now temporarily houses inmates waiting for arraignment or until they post bail. The Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility also houses any defendants who have been convicted and sentenced to long-term incarceration. The…
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Riverside Jails Information on February 15, 2016
The Robert Presley Detention Center of Riverside, California temporarily houses adult inmates who are awaiting an arraignment, those waiting to be released on their own recognizance, or inmates waiting to post bail. Minors are usually detained at the Riverside Juvenile Hall. The Robert Presley Detention Center is managed by Captain Robert Peebles. We have compiled…
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Posted in Police on January 29, 2016
As of late 2015, California has two new laws regarding police shooting cases and police recordings. Both pieces of legislation were passed in light of the civil unrest and attention to police misconduct around the country. Here’s what you need to know: 1. It’s now illegal for the state to use secretive grand juries to…
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Posted in Gangs FAQ'S on January 25, 2016
Gang involvement is a serious problem in southern California, and many dangerous gangs operate in and around the Riverside area. These groups indoctrinate children into their organizations, and once you’re in a gang, it’s difficult to escape. For parents, gang involvement is often a nightmare. Gang members face an increased risk of assault, injury, drug…
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