On February 24, 2015 the California Appellate Court for the Fifth District (People v. Velasco-Palacious (2015)) upheld a trial court’s order to dismiss accusations of…
Read Full ArticleIn California, disturbing the peace can occur through offensive words, fighting, or playing loud music. Usually individuals are arrested or cited under this statute that…
Read Full ArticleIn California, public intoxication, commonly referred to as “drunk in public” is a charge frequent within the Los Angeles and Orange County beach surrounding areas –…
Read Full ArticleLaw enforcement personnel are public servants employed to “protective and serve” society from crime. However, there are instances where persons fall victim to unlawful experiences…
Read Full ArticleThe most damaging evidence in a criminal case is one’s own incriminating statements to police officers. In fact, if everyone accused of committing a public…
Read Full ArticleIn California, a number of crimes are categorized as “wobbler” offenses. Wobblers are crimes that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. The…
Read Full ArticleOn November 4, 2014 the California voters passed Proposition 47 (“Prop 47”) downgrading certain enumerated non-violent felonies as misdemeanors under certain conditions. The rational under…
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