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Posted in 3 STRIKES FAQ'S on June 4, 2018
When given a jail or prison sentence in California, all defendants want to know “how much time will I actually do?” This is because jails and prisons throughout California award extra credit towards a defendant’s sentence for “good behavior.” However, the amount of good time credit a defendant gets is limited by the law based…
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Posted in Drunk Driving on May 30, 2018
Facing your first DUI charge is a daunting prospect. It helps to know what to expect from the process, easing your mind while preparing you for what’s to come. Learn how the DUI process works in California and how a Riverside DUI defense attorney can help you through this trying time. California DUI Offense Laws…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on May 15, 2018
California drug charges can carry a myriad of penalties and may fall under several sections of state law. Generally, there are two main types of charges that apply to the possession of drugs in California: possession with intent to sell, and simple possession. The laws surrounding these offenses additionally depend on whether an individual is…
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Posted in Domestic Violence on March 30, 2018
One in four women, or 24.3%, and one in seven men, or 13.8%, in the United States have been the victim of physical violence by an intimate partner. Physical violence is a common form of domestic violence, but it is certainly not the only form of it. Almost half of all American women and men…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on February 5, 2018
The topic of people with mental illnesses going to jail has been one of great controversy for years. Mental illness and disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are risk factors for committing crimes. They are also rampant conditions in jails nationwide. One study in San Diego, for example, found the…
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Posted in Robbery on January 31, 2018
California Penal Code (PC) 496 has been part of the state’s laws since 1872. It deals with the crime of larceny, or theft, and crimes against property. PC 496 makes it illegal to knowingly buy or receive any property that someone else stole or obtained in a manner constituting theft. There are strict punishments for…
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Posted in Drug FAQ'S on January 23, 2018
The New Year came with one especially exciting new law for California’s cannabis enthusiasts – the legalization of recreational marijuana. California is now one of eight states (plus the District of Columbia) to allow marijuana for recreational use. Before you visit your local dispensary, however, get to know some of the facts about how the…
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Posted in Sex Crimes on January 23, 2018
A person can become a registered sexual offender in California for a wide range of crimes – from flashing body parts to taking nude selfies as a minor. If you are a registered sex offender in California, you will run into many roadblocks and barriers during tasks such as finding jobs and housing, or moving…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on January 5, 2018
If police have arrested you in California but the courts never convicted you, a new state law makes it possible to automatically seal your arrest record. “Sealing” your record means the arrest will not appear on most criminal background checks in the state, although it will still be visible to law enforcement agencies. Learn how…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on January 2, 2018
The cops recently put you under arrest in California. They handcuffed you, read you your rights, booked you into the jailhouse – the whole nine yards. Now you’re on the brink of the California criminal court process and don’t know what to expect. Understanding at least a basic outline of the average criminal case can…
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