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Posted in Criminal Defense on November 15, 2018
Whether you are confronting a burglar or defending yourself from a physical attack, the right to use force to defend yourself is a widely accepted principle of criminal defense. When you are in a fight-or-flight situation, instinct tells you to preserve your own life by any means possible. Sometimes, incidents that involve self-defense can end…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drug FAQ'S on November 14, 2018
Recreational Marijuana Laws in California On January 1st, 2018, California joined the ranks of states such as Colorado, Washington, and Delaware and legalized cannabis for recreational use. During the November 2016 election, 57.1% of California voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 64, which provides the legal framework for recreational cannabis. While the proposition…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sentencing on September 17, 2018
California has some of the strictest gun regulations in the country – and violating these laws can come with substantial consequences. As gun violations can be anywhere from a misdemeanor up to a felony, the specific penalty will vary depending on the severity of the crime. Often, such punishments involve fines, and restrictions on firearms…
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Posted in Riverside Jails Information on September 17, 2018
The United States accounts for 25% of the world’s prison population despite only holding 5% of the total global population. These high numbers mean that there is a high demand for prison space – one that government-run prisons cannot accommodate. As a solution to this problem, private prisons started to gain popularity. And in recent…
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Posted in Police on September 17, 2018
It may come as a surprise, but police can legally lie to you if it’s for the purpose for solving a crime. In many cases, police use deception as a tactic to resolve a case that may be otherwise unsolvable. This can come in the form of undercover investigations, and interrogations where an officer may…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on September 17, 2018
Amongst the national discourse about the legalization of marijuana, California stands as one of the states that allow for both medical and recreational use of weed within the state. While the use of marijuana is still a federal crime, an Obama-era memorandum allowed for states that have legalized marijuana use to handle such issues on…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on July 6, 2018
California has some of the most progressive marijuana laws in the nation. Starting in 1996, the tide began to turn when California voters allowed for the legalization of medical marijuana and decriminalization of possession. Again in 2016, the state’s position on marijuana use relaxed drastically when it passed Proposition 64, or the Adult Use of…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on July 6, 2018
Both medical and recreational marijuana is legal in California, but it remains illegal at a federal level. However, federal lawmakers are in the midst of creating proposals that could ease the conflict between federal and local laws. These proposals, if they pass, could protect both cannabis business owners and consumers throughout the state. Medical marijuana…
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Posted in Burglary on July 6, 2018
The California Penal Code sets forth certain rules about criminal acts in California and their commensurate punishments. For example, the Penal Code contains laws about assault, battery, robbery, theft, and homicide, among other violent and non-violent crimes. One section, PC 466, addresses the use of burglary tools and details the punishment for the crime. Consider…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S on June 26, 2018
If you have been charged with assault it is very important to contact an assault defense lawyer to discuss your case. Below we have compiled some of the more commonly asked questions regarding Penal Code 245(b). What is the penalty for assault with a semi automatic firearm (pc 245(b)) If convicted as a FELONY, the…
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