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Posted in Uncategorized on June 24, 2021
In most situations, crimes committed by a person under the age of 18 will be heard in juvenile court in California. However, there are times when juveniles will get transferred to the adult criminal court through a process called a “waiver.” A waiver occurs when a judge decides to waive the protections that a juvenile…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on June 17, 2021
There is often confusion about the difference between parole and probation, particularly because these two words are thrown around together so often. We do want to stress that parole and probation are different, and it is critically important for any person facing either of these to understand what will happen moving forward. Here, we want…
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Posted in California Law on June 10, 2021
When we watch TV shows or movies, we typically see law enforcement officers arresting somebody, reading them their Miranda rights, and then proceeding to question them. However, Miranda rights do not just occur in these types of situations. The Miranda requirements arise even if a suspect is subject to what is called “custodial interrogation.” Here,…
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Posted in California Law on June 3, 2021
In nearly all circumstances, it is unlawful to consume alcohol while driving or as a passenger inside a motor vehicle on the roadway. Additionally, it is unlawful to consume marijuana while a vehicle is in motion, either for a driver or a passenger. When we consider open container laws, we want to discuss what this…
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Posted in California Law on May 12, 2021
It is illegal to assault somebody in California. However, adequately defining assault can be difficult. There are various laws on the books that pertain to assault, but here we want to focus on Penal Code 240 PC. Even though this law does not specifically say simple assault, that is generally what this law is referred…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on April 28, 2021
When a crime is committed against a person based on their race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, this can be classified as a hate crime. In California, hate crimes are taken seriously, and any person alleged to have committed a hate crime could face prosecution for a misdemeanor or a felony…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on April 21, 2021
California Penal Code 288(a) states that it is illegal for a person to engage in any lewd or lascivious conduct with a minor. “Lewd and lascivious” acts refer to any actions that are indecent or of a sexual nature with an individual under the age of 14. This includes “arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Expungement on April 12, 2021
If you or somebody you care about has been charged with and convicted of a crime, then you understand how a criminal record can affect your life. A criminal conviction of a misdemeanor or a felony offense can significantly affect a person’s ability to gain employment, find adequate housing, attend school, and more. Even a…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on March 29, 2021
Two of the main words used when discussing criminal cases are “felony” and “misdemeanor.” These two words, though both refer to types of criminal charges a person can face, have vastly different meanings when it comes to understanding the possible penalties for a particular offense. Here, we want to discuss the basic difference between a…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on March 15, 2021
Sex offender laws do change from time to time. One of the changes to California’s sex offender registration requirements came in 2020. California Senate Bill 145 (SB 145) was passed in an attempt to give judges the same discretion that they have for cases where a young adult and a minor engage in vaginal intercourse….
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