Three Ways to Beat Your Charges
Jan 30, 2011
Courage Enough to Go to The Mat Many people complain afterwords about their plea deal but it is usually the defendant who pushes for one because he is afraid of trial. The people who win acquittals ...
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I Was Arrested After an Argument with My Companion; What Can I Be Charged With?
Jan 30, 2011
Felony Offenses The most common charge where physical violence is involved is PC 273.5. It can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. The more serious the injury involved the more likely it...
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Some Tips on Domestic Violence Cases
Jan 30, 2011
The Person Who Strikes First Is Not Necessarily the Abuser PC 13700-702 are directed to police forces and intended to guide them on when to make an arrest in DV cases. These statutes can be used def...
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New Rules for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Jan 30, 2011
Immigration Consequences of a Plea Where not so long ago criminal lawyers could just be criminal specialists, the Courts now require that we advise the accused of the immigration consequences of a pl...
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Credits for Time Served in California
Nov 26, 2010
What Does the New PC 4019 Provide? Originally PC 4019 provided for 2 days credit for every 4 days served in county jail, except for violent or serious felonies and SVP's. On January 25, 2010, the le...
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Decriminalized Marijuana or Legal Marijuana
Jul 26, 2010
California Allows Me to Have an Ounce of Marijuana Not so. Possession of an ounce or less for personal use is an infraction punished by a $100 fine. Possession of lesser amounts of marijuana may st...
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New Miranda Rules
Jul 25, 2010
The Old Miranda Rule For any custodial interrogation the police had to read you your Miranda rights. If you said you didn't want to talk or wanted a lawyer all questioning had to cease. A new Supre...
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Why My Traffic Ticket Costs So Much
Jul 25, 2010
The Cop Said My Ticket Would Cost $25 or So. Why Didn't It? The policeman who cited you was oversimplifying things a bit. For each traffic violation there is a base fine. That is what the officer ...
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Should I Take a Strike to Get a Better Plea Bargain?
Jun 27, 2010
I'll Take a Strike to Get Out of Jail This comment always distresses me particularly when it comes from young people who will have to live with it for a long time. First of all if you are in jail fo...
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Can I Rely on Advice in Criminal Cases from Out of State Lawyers?
Jun 27, 2010
Where a Lawyer May Practice? Every state has its own regulatory system for the practice of law. In order to be admitted for practice in a particular state, a would be attorney must pass an examinati...
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