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California’s criminal justice system is tough, but it isn’t flawless. If you have been erroneously convicted of a felony offense, you should take every necessary step to make things right. After the ...

Many people who are arrested want to know if there is anything that can be done to reduce their bail. The simple answer is that a motion can be filed requesting a reduction of bail, but here are a few ...

In California, Burglary is defined as an entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a theft or any felony while inside. Burglary is divided into two degrees. If the structure entered ...

California's drug diversion programs offer a viable alternative to incarceration for individuals facing drug-related charges. These programs aim to provide rehabilitation and support rather than ...

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered the lives of millions of Americans. In California, we're under a stay at home order, where we're not to leave our residences unless it's for ...

One of the most common defenses in California crimes is entrapment. It is a defense that is based on interaction between law enforcement officers and the defendant prior to (or during) the alleged ...

When you are taken into custody by law enforcement, they are required by law to read you your Miranda Warning, or as they are more commonly known, your Miranda Rights. The name comes from the Supreme ...

Throughout the years, one of the nation’s loudest and proudest voices in the movement to eliminate drunk driving and increase the penalties for doing so has consistently been Mothers Against Drunk ...

https://youtu.be/JRjMGMQ5jps We are always talking to people about not talking to the police and exercising your right to remain silent. But what's the best way to go about this? Blame it on your ...

Riding a bike is a great way to get around, especially in California where the weather is often perfect for it. However, just like driving a car, there are rules and regulations that you need to ...

Not all DUI charges are created equal. In fact, certain extenuating circumstances can actually increase the severity of your charges dramatically. These escalated DUI charges are known as “aggravated ...

So you’ve finally finished serving the agonizing license suspension as part of your DUI conviction and you’re ready to get back behind the wheel without restriction. What you may not realize is that ...

Will lowering the legal limit for a driver’s blood alcohol content reduce the number of drunk driving accidents? That is the question that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hopes to ...

Due to recent high profile events, awareness of the problem of police brutality has increased, but there is a simple solution to the problem that is largely being ignored, and often actively resisted ...

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of Missouri v. McNeely, holding that officers must generally get a warrant before they forcibly draw someone's blood during a DUI investigation. The ...

Will lowering the legal limit for a driver’s blood alcohol content reduce the number of drunk driving accidents? That is the question that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hopes to ...

Throughout the years, one of the nation’s loudest and proudest voices in the movement to eliminate drunk driving and increase the penalties for doing so has consistently been Mothers Against Drunk ...

Over the past week, there has not only been a public outcry against injustice, but many people have begun to ask, "What can be done?", "How can we fix this?", or, "What can I do to make a difference?" ...

Due to recent high profile events, awareness of the problem of police brutality has increased, but there is a simple solution to the problem that is largely being ignored, and often actively resisted ...

Contact Us How to Stop Police Brutality and Racial Discrimination It seems the rest of the world is waking up to a fact that many have known for a long time: police brutality and racial discrimination ...

Over the past week, there has not only been a public outcry against injustice, but many people have begun to ask, "What can be done?", "How can we fix this?", or, "What can I do to make a difference?" ...

https://youtu.be/JRjMGMQ5jps We are always talking to people about not talking to the police and exercising your right to remain silent. But what's the best way to go about this? Blame it on your ...

The Fourth Amendment protects U.S. citizens from “unreasonable searches and seizures” by requiring police to establish probable cause in order to search someone’s home. In order to establish probable ...

Due to recent high profile events, awareness of the problem of police brutality has increased, but there is a simple solution to the problem that is largely being ignored, and often actively resisted ...

In Poland, a laser system has been developed which can detect alcohol vapors inside passing vehicles from more than 60 feet away. Many are heralding this as a great tool that should be used in DUI ...

Theft crimes come in a variety of forms, including robbery and burglary. Theft encompasses terms such as petty theft, grand theft, and larceny. Although robbery and burglary are sometimes categorized ...

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered the lives of millions of Americans. In California, we're under a stay at home order, where we're not to leave our residences unless it's for ...

Being convicted of a felony crime in California is a serious deal. In addition to the heavy penalties and life-long consequences you could face, you could also be awarded a “strike” on your record. ...

Crime shows have become incredibly popular, and while many of them do the best they can to accurately recreate a police investigation, they’re not always spot on. In these instances, a number of myths ...