For the Defense Dumb and Dumber Awards for 2009
Jan 24, 2010
The Dumb and Dumber Awards This is a new feature of my blog at http://sfcriminallawyer.blogspot.com/. All facts are taken from public records. Some criminal acts are not based on any intelligent as...
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Competency Proceedings in Criminal Cases in CA
Jan 22, 2010
What Is the Purpose of a Competency Proceeding in a Criminal Case? You cannot be tried unless you are competent to stand trial. Trial competency has a very low threshold. You have to understand the...
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CA Supremes Overturn Limits on Amounts of Medical Marijuana
Jan 22, 2010
Background of the Compassionate Use Act In 1996, via the initiative process, the voters of CA approved Proposition 115, the Compassion Use Act (the "CUA") PC § 11362.5. The legislature, fearing ab...
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What Is in My Criminal History / Record?
Jan 18, 2010
What Goes onto My Record? Most people have some misconceptions about what a rap sheet is. Even though you have never been convicted of a crime you may have one. The proper term for a "rap sheet" is...
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How Much of My Medical Malpractice Recovery Can My Attorney Take?
Jan 18, 2010
So My Attorney Wants a Third of My Recovery to Sue My Doctor He can't get it. At least not in CA. Business & Professions Codes sets forth limits on medical malpractice insurance contingency fees. ...
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Contingency Fee Retainer Agreements
Jan 16, 2010
This guide explores the requirements for a contingency fee agreement between attorney and client....
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Should My Attorney Give Me a Written Retainer Agreement
Jan 16, 2010
Should I Have a Retainer Agreement from My Attorney CA Business and Professions Code 6148 requires that the attorney enter into a written retainer agreement with the client if it can be reasonably an...
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Reduced Jail Time and Other New Laws for 2010
Jan 01, 2010
No More 2/3s Time Served in County Jails The old rule, set forth in PC § 4019 meant that for every four days your serve in county jail you get credit for six. In most cases this worked out to a thir...
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What Inspections Does an Alien Have to Undergo on Arriving in the US?
Dec 13, 2009
The Immigration Process: Primary Stage When aliens disembark from an airplane, they initially go through the
primary inspection process. The primary inspection area is staffed by
inspectors who ensur...
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Computer Searches
Dec 06, 2009
A guide to the evolving law of computer searches....
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