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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 29, 2019
A criminal statute of limitations is a deadline by which prosecutors must file their charges against a suspect. States enforce statutes of limitations to keep the justice system fair for defendants. A deadline encourages swift filing on the prosecutor’s part, rather than giving them the option to wait until the potential destruction of evidence occurs….
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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 28, 2019
Most states have laws that prohibit public drunkenness and related disorderly behavior. California’s public intoxication law does not prohibit being drunk in public. Instead, it makes it illegal to be so intoxicated as to pose a threat to others or to interfere with others’ use of streets and public places. A conviction for public intoxication…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 27, 2019
Resisting arrest is a crime in every state. In California, resisting arrest can result in additional criminal charges and penalties tacked onto a sentence. It is important to recognize the potential punishments for resisting arrest, as well as the long-term ramifications on your life. Resisting arrest could make an already bad situation worse. Is Resisting…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 26, 2019
Trespassing is the crime of entering another person’s property without the person’s permission, or the right to do so. In California, trespassing laws define the specifics of the crime and the punishments that can come with breaking trespassing laws. The state’s laws describe dozens of trespassing situations. Some are common while others are more unusual….
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Sentencing on May 25, 2019
The three main categories of crime in California are infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are the least serious, felonies are the most serious, and misdemeanors are in the middle. The punishments for a misdemeanor depend on the circumstances of the crime, but often include jail time and/or fines. Knowing whether you will serve time in…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 24, 2019
Domestic violence is a crime with many common misconceptions. One is that the victim can choose to drop the charges against the alleged attacker after calling the police. This is not the case. Once someone contacts law enforcement about domestic violence, it becomes the city’s decision to prosecute, regardless of the wishes of the victim….
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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 23, 2019
California has modern, up-to-date concealed knife laws that are largely weapon friendly. If you live in the state of California, you can conceal carry most large and small knives, with a few exceptions. It is legal to purchase and possess bowie knives, as well as large knives, with no restrictions in size. It is only…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on May 21, 2019
As the defendant of a criminal case, the thought of testifying at trial can be daunting. Providing testimony as a defendant is not mandatory, but it may be part of your lawyer’s defense strategy depending on the circumstances of your case. Knowing when a defendant should testify at his or her criminal trial is part…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on May 20, 2019
Hearsay is something said outside of the courtroom, used to try to prove the truth of the matter at hand. Any statement one does not make while testifying at the current trial will qualify as hearsay if a party tries to use the statement as evidence of the statement’s own truth. The person who spoke…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on May 17, 2019
Implied consent means that someone gives his or her permission for something not through express language, but through implicit circumstances. Someone’s actions or the facts of the situation can imply one’s consent, rather than the person giving consent expressly. In terms of California’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws, implied consent refers to a driver’s…
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