Felony Reduction Part I
Aug 15, 2011
Felony Reduction: The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is not always clear from state to state. In general, it is fair to say that a misdemeanor is defined by the maximum length of time a ...
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Guns And Criminal Convictions
Aug 15, 2011
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. This is the heavily debated Second Amendment of the U.S....
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Hiring The “Right” Attorney
Aug 15, 2011
Most of us, at one time or another, need to seek legal advice. Whether you want to litigate an issue, draft a contract, or is in trouble with the police, it is a good idea to speak with a lawyer. An at...
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Know The Immigration Consequences Before You Plead Guilty To A Criminal Charge
Aug 15, 2011
Many criminal defense attorneys fail to protect a clients immigration status as they handle the clients criminal case. Many have limited knowledge of immigration law nor conduct the due diligence to as...
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The Tough Battle Of Legally Proving Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
Aug 15, 2011
I am in the midst of challenging the validity of a guilty plea that according to the family members were pushed on my client by her public defender. She is presently incarcerated in a California prison...
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The Right to an Impartial and Qualified Language Interpreter
Aug 09, 2011
With many of the United States population speaking a language other than English, it is not surprising that courts frequently allow a relative, a friend, court staff or a bystander to interpret the pro...
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What happens when a juvenile is arrested
Aug 09, 2011
A police officer may arrest a juvenile upon reasonable cause to believe a crime, either a felony or a misdemeanor has been committed. Other reasons for temporary custody would be a violation of a juven...
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The Juvenile System (Part Two)
Aug 09, 2011
OVERVIEW OF MOTIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
Detention Hearings
When a minor is detained at the time of arraignment, the court must consider several factors, most of which are stat...
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The Juvenile System (Part Three)
Aug 09, 2011
ADJUDICATION AND DISPOSITION OF JUVENILE CASES
California Welfare and Institution Code (WIC) Section 602 states any person who is under the age of 18 years when he or she violates any law of this stat...
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Know Your “Miranda” Rights And How To Use Them
Aug 09, 2011
The landmark case Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602 (1966) continues to evoke confusion by many individuals confronted by the police. Ernesto Miranda, a rape suspect, was arrested and take...
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