Veterans Treatment Courts: An Option for Service Members
Veterans Treatment Courts: An Option for Service Members The U.S. Armed Forces are a source of pride for this country. It is an all volunteer force that attracts the best and brightest from all over the United States, and time after time, these men and women are deployed into the harshest environments to do the most dangerous work on behalf of this country. It is a very different life than…
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Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Understanding Your Miranda Rights Anyone who has watched Law & Order, NCIS, or another crime series on television has probably heard the famous words: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” This advisement is better known…
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WE CAN HELP YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ASKING PROSECUTORS TO REVIEW YOUR LOVED ONES CONVICTION IN LA COUNTY
WE CAN HELP YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ASKING PROSECUTORS TO REVIEW YOUR LOVED ONES CONVICTION IN LA COUNTY The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is expanding its conviction review process to include all felony convictions. The unit was created in 2015 and is responsible for reviewing claims of actual innocence submitted by people convicted of felonies or anyone who has the written permission of the inmate. Citing a rise…
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Can You Be Jailed for Refusing to Unlock Your Phone?
Can You Be Jailed for Refusing to Unlock Your Phone? William Montanez recently was released from a Florida jail after 44 days. His crime? He refused to unlock his phone. Montanez was first arrested on suspicion of felony charges related to possession of THC oil and possession of a firearm. During the traffic stop, police found he had two iPhones, and as the phones were confiscated, a text message notification…
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IF YOU WERE CONVICTED OF A FELONY VEHICLE THEFT OFFENSE YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE FELONY TO BE REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
IF YOU WERE CONVICTED OF A FELONY VEHICLE THEFT OFFENSE YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE FELONY TO BE REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR California Vehicle Code 10851 defines vehicle theft as: 1.either taking or driving a vehicle belonging to another person 2.without the consent of the owner of the vehicle and 3.the defendant had the specific intent to deprive the owner either permanently or temporarily of possession of the vehicle Until…
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Living With Felony Probation
Living With Felony Probation A lot of people assume that getting sentenced to probation for a felony is a slap on the wrist, and that life has handed the person accused of the crime a tremendous break. The truth is that felony probation is not as easy as it seems, and although it is definitely easier than the spending years in county jail or state prison, felony probation can be…
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Cleaning Up Your Record: Cases You Didn’t Know Could Be Removed
Cleaning Up Your Record: Cases You Didn’t Know Could Be Removed Life with an arrest or conviction on your record can be very difficult to manage. A criminal record will show up on background checks and may prevent you from: Getting the job, you were hoping to get Getting a loan for your home Being admitted to the college you wish to attend Obtaining a professional licenseThe good news is…
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Factual Innocence and the C.A.R.E. Act: The Difference Between PC 851.8 and PC 851.91
Factual Innocence and the C.A.R.E. Act: The Difference Between PC 851.8 and PC 851.91 An arrest record can haunt you for the rest of your life. Having an arrest on your record could cause you to be denied the opportunity to attend the college of your choice, prevent you from pursuing a career in your desired field, and make you ineligible to obtain a professional license. Regardless of whether you…
Read MoreWill a Disorderly Conduct PC 647(F) Conviction Prevent Me from Getting a Concealed Weapons Permit?
Will a Disorderly Conduct PC 647(F) Conviction Prevent Me from Getting a Concealed Weapons Permit? California law prevents some people from receiving a permit for carrying concealed weapons (CCW) in public. Most often, those people are those with criminal convictions that are an automatic barrier to the permit. Many clients wonder whether a conviction for disorderly conduct will bar them from obtaining a CCW. The answer is: It depends. California…
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Juror Misconduct and Your Right to Appeal
Juror Misconduct and Your Right to Appeal Our system of criminal justice is founded upon the principal that no person should be punished unless a group of impartial citizens, having reviewed the evidence of the case, declare unanimously that the person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. For the system to work, the jury must be sheltered from outside influence and sources of information, and the people who may contact…
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