California Unlawful Search and Seizure
April 22, 2015
In California, all motions alleging unlawful searches and/or seizures are brought under Penal Code § 1538.5. Once a motion is filed, a hearing will be…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Court of Appeal Upheld Dismissing Sex Charges for Prosecutorial Misconduct
April 17, 2015
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 ArticleCalifornia Penal Code 415 PC – Disturbing The Peace
April 15, 2015
In 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 ArticleCalifornia PC 647(f) | Public Intoxication
April 13, 2015
In 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 ArticleShould I File a Complaint Against A Police Officer?
April 10, 2015
Police officers work as public servants who “guard and serve” society by fighting crime. However, occasionally people have improper interactions with patrol police, detectives, or…
Read Full ArticleShould I Talk To The Police Or Detective If I’m Under Investigation?
April 8, 2015
The 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 ArticleCan I Reduce My Felony To A Misdemeanor?
April 6, 2015
In 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 ArticleProposition 47
October 13, 2014
On 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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