Contrary to common belief, California does not have an expungement statute. Instead, California law contains a dismissal statute formally called “Dismissal Pursuant to P.C. 1203.4.”…
Read Full ArticleWarrants are issued against someone for a number of reasons. The most common form of warrant is a “Bench Warrant” issued by the judge after…
Read Full ArticleContrary to Popular belief, police officers are not always required to admonish a suspect of their Miranda rights (see Miranda v. Arizona). Instead, Miranda warning…
Read Full ArticleIn 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 ArticleOn 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 ArticlePolice officers work as public servants who “guard and serve” society by fighting crime. However, occasionally people have improper interactions with patrol police, detectives, or…
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