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  • California Supreme Court Overturns Three-Strikes Sentence Enhancement
  • Deceived, Deported and Dejected: Supreme Court Will Not Apply Padilla Retroactively for Countless Immigrants
  • “Lifting Liberty”: California Lawmakers Amend C.P.C 666 (Petty Theft with a Prior)
  • The Prosecution of Cop Killers: Who Will Handle the Case Against Christopher Jordan Dorner?
  • Courts Must Prepare for Proposition 36 Cases
  • Fighting for Freedom: Families of Three-Strikers Race for Their Release
  • Three Strikes and You're [Possibly?] Out: California Voters Reform the Three Strikes Law
  • Wiretap Orders Harder for Police to Get than Search Warrants
  • "God Bless America": Marcus Musante Brings Justice to Mr. Bhatti
  • Demystifying the Public Haze Surrounding Hazing
  • Can One "Walk" on a Murder Case
  • The Joke May Be On You
  • The Highest Form of Murder
  • Consequences of Cops Planting Evidence
  • Disposing of Assets Could be Criminal
  • How old are you again?
  • Fire! Fire! Just Kidding.
  • Can a Recanting Witness be Prosecuted?
  • When Does a Prank Become a Crime?
  • What If a Cop Gets Caught Writing a False Report?
  • Looting Laws Add a Mandatory Minimum for Burglary
  • The Most Serious Kinds of Child Sexual Abuse
  • Oral Copulation Law in California
  • Disturbing a Meeting: Protest or Crime
  • "Lynching" in California is Not What You Think
  • "Occupy" Arrests Create Constitutional Quandary
  • Prosecutors Need to Disclose Records of Police Misconduct
  • Online Piracy Laws Apply in California
  • Is Incest a Crime in California?
  • Writs of Habeas Corpus
  • Polygraph Exams - For the Defense?
  • California Budget Crisis Results in Increased Parole Releases
  • Jury Deliberations - A Tense Moment for Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • What is Internet Fraud?
  • Is it Health Care Fraud to Bill Insured Patients More?
  • Lewd Conduct Sting Operations Target Adult Bookstores
  • Realignment AB 109 in California Makes Sweeping Changes and Prompts Controversy
  • Felony Probation in California as an Alternative to State Prison
  • Credit Card vs Check Fraud
  • We've Heard a Ton about Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
  • Realignment Raises Hope for Innovation and Rehabilitation
  • Will A Protest-Related Arrest Remain On My California Criminal Record Forever?
  • No Time Like the Present to Clean Up Your Rap Sheet in California
  • Defending a Veteran with PTSD in Criminal Court
  • How Serious are "Manufacturing Drugs" Charges?
  • Juvenile Justice Examined Through Photographs
  • Felony Arrests Often End with Probation and Jail
  • Attention Witnesses of California Crimes: California has a Witness Protection Plan to Protect You
  • Understanding Your Rights as a California Victim of Crime
  • The Fine Line Between Feeding a Client Testimony and Preparing a Client for Testimony
  • Ex-Laker Jarvis Crittenton Facing Possible Extradition Charges
  • Homeless Court Lends Helping Hand By Removing Legal and Financial Hurdles
  • South L.A. Grocer Facing Five Years for Food Stamp Welfare Fraud
  • Los Angeles County Jail Inmates Engaging in New Phone Fraud Scam
  • Venice “Rawesome Food” Storeowners Charged with California Conspiracy
  • “Survivor” Producer Set to be Extradited From California to Mexico to Answer for Murder Charges
  • New Bill Bans Jurors From Electronically Communicating About Cases; Violations are Contempt of Court
  • Intentionally Passing a “Bad Check” in California is Fraud, Plain and Simple
  • The Facebook Beat
  • Diverting Parking Ticket Revenue Can Constitute Grand Theft in California
  • What is Felony Probation in California?
  • Dorene Sanchez Faces Charges for Being an Accessory After the Fact in the Bryan Stow Beating
  • Glendale Considers a Permanent Ban on California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
  • Appellate Decision Explores Limitations of California DUI Breath Testing Device
  • False Impersonation in the Facebook Age
  • Orange County Judge Agrees to Postpone Arraignment for Woman Accused of Penis Attack
  • Online Presidential Threat is Considered Free Speech
  • Ninth Circuit Finds Signs of Coerced Confession But Petitioner Gets No Relief
  • Two Tulare Men Sentenced for Kidnapping, Carjacking and Robbery
  • LAPD Officer Arrested for "Doctor Shopping"
  • Posing as a Kidnapper for Ransom vs. Kidnapping for Ransom
  • Think Twice Before You Falsely Imprison a Hostage to Avoid Arrest
  • As Expected, Fourth of July Fireworks Wreak Havoc
  • The Connection between California Criminal Threats and Domestic Violence
  • Don’t Rely On California’s Fireworks Laws: Check Your Local Laws Before Purchasing Fireworks
  • Helping Your Child to Avoid a Sustained Juvenile Petition
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department Urges Public to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
  • Two Men Arrested in San Diego for Auto Theft, Auto Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools
  • U.S. is Cracking Down on Dogfighting
  • Fireworks Blamed for Two Santa Cruz Fires
  • Buyer Beware – What You Need to Know Before Buying Fireworks
  • Regret that Plea? File a Motion to Vacate Judgment!
  • What You Need to Know About California’s Law Against Appropriation of Lost Property
  • Parents – When Your Kids Commit Crimes, You are On the Hook! Know Your Parental Rights and Responsibilities When it Comes to Juvenile Delinquency
  • Interfering with a Parent’s Visitation Rights is a Crime Under Penal Code 278.5 PC
  • Dallas Mavericks DeShawn Stevenson Arrested for Public Intoxication
  • Former “CSI” Star Busted for Possession of Ecstasy
  • The Consequences of Sexting with a Minor in California
  • Playboy Playmate Busted for Possession of Methamphetamines
  • Can Tossing a Firecracker Lead to an Arson Conviction?
  • Despite Obvious Prosecutorial Misconduct, The California Supreme Court Upholds Woman’s Death Sentence
  • How Young is Too Young to Appear at a California Juvenile Adjudication Hearing?
  • Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Issues Statement – Predatory Lenders Beware
  • When Can Prosecutors File Charges Against a Minor in Adult Court in California?
  • Men Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Be Arrested for Domestic Violence
  • Los Angeles Man Convicted of Hate Crime for Attacking a Man He Believed was Gay
  • Another Taser-Related Death Prompts Excessive Force Inquiry
  • Lindsay Lohan Applies for House Arrest
  • Must Police Respect the Privacy Rights of House Guests?
  • Promoting Dogfighting for the Love of Animals?
  • Will Students at Calabasas High School Be Charged with Vandalism or a Hate Crime?
  • California Assembly Bill 962 Ruled Unconstitutional
  • Long Beach Man Arrested on Serial Arson Charges
  • Oceanside Prostitution Ring Busted in Undercover Operation
  • Murder Highlights Safety Concerns at Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail
  • California Penal Code 485 PC: Theft of Lost or Found Property
  • Amendments to Penal Code 666 to Apply Retroactively
  • Dog Therapy from New Haven to Norwalk
  • Pimping, Pandering and Pilfering
  • Lohan Family Faces Further Legal Trouble
  • Dr. Conrad Murray Attempts to Prove that Michael Jackson Killed Himself
  • When Does a Police Officer Cross the Line from Employing Reasonable Force to Wielding Excessive Force?
  • The Role of Mistaken Eyewitness Identification in Francisco Carrillo Overturned Murder Conviction
  • Mel Gibson Enters Not Guilty Plea in Spousal Battery Case
  • Was Romany Malco a Victim of Police Misconduct?
  • Orange County Jail Cook is Charged with Sexually Assaulting Female Inmates
  • The Century Regional Detention Center – Where L.A. County Female Inmates are Housed
  • Jason Davis Charged with Felony Drug Possession, Being Under the Influence and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Over 100 People Charged with Healthcare Insurance Fraud
  • The Importance of a Romero Motion
  • Lindsey Lohan Pleads Not Guilty to California Felony Grand Theft Charge
  • The True Believers in Los Angeles Drug Court
  • A Brief Overview of Prop. 36, Deferred Entry of Judgment and California Drug Courts
  • Will Jason Davis be Eligible for California's Deferred Entry of Judgment Program?
  • Possession, Possession for Sale and Sales... Understanding the Differences Between these California Drug Offenses
  • Former USC QB Arrested for California Drug Sales
  • New Los Angeles Central Jail Finally Opens
  • Will Charlie Sheen Be Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance?
  • Using, Buying or Selling a Prescription Drug like Codeine may be a Crime in California
  • Understanding the Difference Between Being Under the Influence of Heroin and Driving Under the Influence of Heroin under California Law
  • The Many Charges You May Face for a California GHB-Related Offense
  • California Ecstasy Charges May be the Least of Your Problems
  • Possession of Ketamine in California Often Involves Additional Charges
  • Gary Busey Set Up By the Press in a Bogus California DUI Bust
  • Scripps Research Institute Researching Possible Vaccine to Repress Cocaine Cravings
  • New California Laws for 2011
  • Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Selling Methamphetamines in California
  • Both California and Nevada Offer Treatment Instead of Incarceration in Some Drug Cases
  • Before You Agree to Buy Alcohol for a Minor, Think Again - Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor is a Crime in California
  • Attention California Pet Owners: Leaving Your Animal in an Unattended Car is a Crime
  • Los Angeles Transient Convicted of Violating California’s Animal Abuse Laws
  • First Case to Test the Nation’s New Hate Crimes Law
  • The Difference between California's Pimping and Pandering Laws
  • California's "Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor" Law Serves as a "Catchall"
  • California Predatory Lending on the Rise
  • Crackdown on Illegal Property Flipping
  • Another Alert for Homeowners: Red Flags that Someone May Have Forged Your Deed
  • Los Angeles D.A. Charges Eight People in Connection with California Straw Buying Schemes
  • Attention California Homeowners: What You Need to Know About Rent Skimming
  • "Suspects" Should Never Give a Statement to the Police
  • Appealing California "Three Strikes" Sentences
  • California Federal Appeals vs. California State Appeals
  • 9th Circuit to Hear Proposition 8 Appeals...California Appeals Attorneys Are Critical
  • Internal Affairs Investigation Leads to Possible Criminal Charges for LAPD Officer
  • Should I Hire a Private Appeals Attorney or Seek Representation from the California Appellate Project?
  • Grounds for Filing a California Appeal
  • It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over...The Beauty of a California Felony Appeal
  • Red-Flags for California Phantom Help Scams
  • J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Faces Two Cases Alleging Foreclosure Fraud
  • Peter Pocklington, Ex-Owner of the Edmonton Oilers, Sentenced to Six Months of House Arrest
  • Penal Code 529 PC California's False Personation Law... A Serious Charge
  • Victim of a Mistaken Identification? There are Remedies...
  • Anna Nicole Smith's Former Lawyer/Boyfriend Convicted of Conspiracy
  • California Broker Sentenced to 68 Years in Prison for Real Estate Fraud
  • The Relationship Between California Identity Theft and Using Another Person's I.D. Card
  • Californians Beware: Make Sure You Report All Income to Avoid Being Charged with Unemployment Insurance Fraud
  • When Possible, Try to Negotiate for an Infraction
  • The Reality of Coerced Confessions
  • More on Forging or Counterfeiting Fake Driver's Licenses and I.D. Cards
  • Nevada Has Most Child Deaths Per Capita Due to Child Abuse
  • Parents Beware: If Your Child Has a "Fake" Driver's License, He/She Could Face Serious Charges
  • California Crimes Involving Disability Placards
  • Lying to the DMV Can Land You in Serious Trouble
  • Don't Lose Your California Contractor's License Just Because You've Suffered a Conviction
  • The Effect of a California Domestic Violence Conviction
  • Vehicular Manslaughter isn't Involuntary Manslaughter...At Least Not in California
  • Is Confinement Punishment?
  • Criminal Convictions Can Have a Far-Reaching Impact
  • The Penalties for Violating California's Murder Law
  • It's Never Too Late to Make a Fresh Start
  • California Sex Offenders May No Longer Have to Register
  • NYPD Officer Suspended Without Pay for Refusing to Help Dying Girl
  • Ventura County Business Owners Plead Guilty to Workers' Compensation Fraud
  • When Prosecutorial Conduct Goes Too Far
  • Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Should Be Renamed Incompetent Assistance of Counsel
  • California's Criminal Court Process Explained
  • Why Arguing Your Case Can Result in a Better Sentence
  • Suspected Burglars Arrested for Drugs and Paraphernalia
  • When Accountants are Held Accountable
  • ESPN's Jay Mariotti Released from Jail on $50,000 Bail
  • Dr. Conrad Murray's Preliminary Hearing Set for January 4, 2011
  • When the Judge Gets it Wrong
  • When Justice Goes Awry
  • Criminal Convictions and Their Impact on California Medical Licenses
  • Professional Licenses and Criminal Convictions
  • High School Principal Charged with 17 Counts of Lewd Conduct with Minors
  • Arraignment Postponed for Los Angeles "Grim Sleeper"
  • When Therapists Also Need Help
  • Attempted Murder -- California's "Catch-all" Crime
  • A Felon No More
  • The Difference Between Resisting Arrest and Resisting an Executive Officer
  • Unexplained Fourth of July Drive-By Shooting
  • How Injuries Affect a California Battery Conviction
  • $500,000 Worth of Illegal Fireworks Found in a La Puente Home
  • Felony Evasion of a Peace Officer Causing Injury or Death...What Happens When People Get Hurt
  • High-Speed Chases and Felony Evasion of a Peace Officer...What Happens When the Show's Over
  • Understanding the Difference between Robbery, Burglary, and Theft
  • False Imprisonment vs. Kidnapping
  • Dissuading a Witness -- A Relatively Minor Offense...That is, Unless You're a Gang Member
  • Top Five Reasons Why California's 10-20-Life Law is Unduly Harsh
  • Prison vs. Release
  • Mentally Disordered Offenders
  • Authorities Bust California Drug-Trafficking Gang
  • California Gun Laws
  • The Difference Between Negligently Discharging a Firearm and Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling
  • Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling and its Connection to Murder
  • Ex-Duke Football Players Plead Guilty to Gun Charges
  • Guns, Knives, Beer Bottles, and Dogs...All Deadly Weapons
  • Are Knife Laws Becoming More Lenient?
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon or Assault with a Firearm?
  • Delta Pilot Arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Orange County District Attorney's Office Drops Domestic Violence Charges against Jenna Jameson's Boyfriend Tito Ortiz
  • It's Ironic - You Don't Have to Personally Use a Firearm to be Convicted of Personally Using a Firearm in California
  • Room for Redemption
  • California Laws Regarding Private Gun Transfers
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Guarding the Guardians Requires Information
  • California's MANY Gun Laws...
  • Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry
  • Legal Racial Profiling
  • Sincerity Is Not A Crime
  • Pepper Spray - A Legal Weapon Frequently Used In An Illegal Manner
  • Gun Lobbyists Making More Headway (Just Not in California)
  • Common "Kickbacks" May Actually Be Illegal Bribery
  • The Confusion behind California's Gun Laws
  • Corrupt Witness Testimony
  • Plea Bargains
  • Jesse James Finally Catches a Break...
  • Vermont Woman Charged with Doctor Shopping
  • Who is Affected by California's Bribery Laws?
  • The Connection between Drugs and Weapons
  • The Connection between Brandishing a Weapon, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Threats
  • Be Careful of What You Ask For...
  • DUI with a Child - Sentencing Enhancement or a Felony?
  • The Consequences of Staged Accidents
  • Bribery Comes at a High Cost…
  • When "Consensual" Sodomy Isn't...
  • Calabasas Nursing Home Employee Stands Trial for Elder Abuse and Torture
  • California Woman Who Set Fire to Stripper Convicted of Aggravated Mayhem
  • California's No Drop Policy
  • Not All Negligent Acts are Treated the Same
  • Brandon Hein - Life in Prison under California's Felony-Murder Rule
  • California's New Non-revocable Parole Program
  • California's So-Called "Mandatory" Parole Law
  • Understanding the Difference Between California Probation and Parole
  • Former R&B Artist D'Angelo Arrested for Soliciting a Cop
  • Good Samaritan Acquitted of Battery on a Peace Officer
  • California Assault and Battery - Understanding the Difference
  • Preponderance of the Evidence vs. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
  • Great Bodily Injury -- A California Nightmare
  • Authorities Bust Largest Medi-Cal Fraud Ring in California History
  • The Unfortunate Plight of Nursing Home Employees
  • If It's Too Good To Be True, It Usually Is...
  • Elder Abuse on the Rise
  • The California Plea Bargain Catchall – “Disturbing the Peace”
  • Dancer/Choreographer "Shane" Sparks Arrested for Child Molestation
  • Man Convicted for Indecent Exposure...In His Own Home
  • Introducing the First Legal Male Prostitutes
  • Arson Investigation - Hardly a Science
  • The Importance of Being Removed from the California Megan's Law Website
  • Decoy Officers Frequently Used to Catch So-Called Predators
  • Harassing Text Messages Lead to Cyberstalking Charges
  • Celebrity Stalking
  • The History of California Spousal Rape Law
  • Common Misconceptions about California Date Rape
  • Roman Polanski on House Arrest for His 1977 California Statutory Rape Charges
  • An Overview of California Rape Laws
  • Highway 15 a Fertile Ground for DUI Arrests
  • Judges Order CA to Reduce Prison Population
  • Jackson Doctor Administered Lethal Dose
  • Veteran Officer Sentenced for Making Threats
  • LAPD Perjury Case Should Make Us All More Critical of Police Testimony
  • Suspects Wrongfully Accused of Lewd Conduct at Elysian Park
  • Ending Penal Code 290 Registration
  • Life in Prison for Forgetfulness?
  • Can a Bully Claim Self-Defense?
  • Are You a Cop?
  • Penal Code 1000 and State Licensing Agencies
  • Proposition 36 & DUI Cases: Casting Too Narrow a Net
  • Arson Charges for a Child?
  • Internet Sting Operations Target Child Pornography
  • California Embezzlement as an Aggravated Form of Theft
  • Blackmail as a Crime Under California Extortion Law
  • Recanting Victims Don't Stop Domestic Violence Prosecutions
  • Welfare Fraud - How it Works
  • California Burglary Law and After-Acquired Intent
  • When Does a Spanking Become a Crime?
  • Informants Must Pass Reliability Tests
  • Challenging California Search Warrants
  • San Bernardino Lacks a Camp System for Juvenile Offenders
  • DUI Probation Violations
  • Serna Motions for Lack of Speedy Arrest
  • Police Continue to Entrap Gay Men for Lewd Conduct
  • What To Do if You Have an Arrest Warrant in California
  • When Should Medical Conditions Cost People Their Drivers Licenses?
  • “Mistake” as a Defense to Perjury
  • Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
  • Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens
  • Criminal Defense of Non-Citizens is Complex and Fraught with Peril
  • California Auto Burglary Requires a Break-in
  • Criminal Liability for Stealing & Receiving Stolen Property
  • Grand Theft vs. Petty Theft in California
  • Medical Marijuana Will Now Be Taxed in Oakland
  • Jury Hangs in OC Murder for Hire Case
  • Man Faces Trial in Simi Valley Shooting Rampage
  • Negligent Operator Suspensions Can Often be Avoided
  • Michael Jackson Doctors Could Face Murder
  • Local Officials Continue to Attack Dispensaries
  • Penal Code 470: California’s Forgery Law
  • Reforms Needed to Hone the Reach of Proposition 36
  • Tough Sentencing for Drug Users in California
  • California Marijuana Law: Easy on Users, Harsh on Sellers
  • "Resisting Arrest" is Broadly Defined
  • Michael Jackson Dies Four Years After Famed Acquittal
  • Vehicle Code 14601 and Vehicle Code 12500: Punishing Unlicensed Driving in California
  • Twin Towers Jail in Los Angeles Serves Multiple Purposes
  • Sheriffs Plead Guilty to “Assaulting and Battering” a Firefighter
  • California Domestic Battery: What You Need To Know
  • Sex Offenses in California - Defined
  • Singer Chris Brown Charged With Aggravated Assault
  • California and Nevada Possession of an Ounce of Marijuana
  • Attorney Darrell York Joins the Shouse Law Group
  • Clark County Detention Center is Safe Without Segregation
  • San Bernardino Cocaine Trafficking Probe
  • Southern California Welfare Fraud
  • Los Angeles DNA Evidence Backlog: The Perfect Storm
  • Tustin Sex Crime Arrest of School Athletic trainer
  • Comparing The Nevada and California Burglary Laws
  • Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter in Fatal Street Racing Incident
  • LAPD Officer Arrested On Suspicion of Sexual Assault
  • Three Men Arrested In Connection with Robberies
  • Man Pleads Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
  • Martial Arts Teacher Pleads Guilty to Molesting Boys
  • Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Detection Tests on the Way
  • DUI Suspect Pursued By Police Strikes and Kills Pedestrian
  • Camarillo Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Sexual Assault against Patients Lands Doctor in Jail
  • San Bernardino Birthday Party Clown Pleads Guilty to Molesting Girls
  • Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Case Ensnares 18
  • Police Arrest Parolee-at-Large After High-Speed Chase
  • Sitcom Actress Arrested In LAX On Suspicion of Drug Possession
  • DUI Suspect Attempts to Flee, Injures Sheriff's Deputy
  • Myths & Truths About Nevada Prostitution Law
  • California & Nevada Lewd Conduct Laws
  • California Marijuana Law Differs for Users versus Sellers
  • Baltimore Case: Miranda Rights Need Not Be Verbatim To Count
  • Murder Witnesses Called Into Question
  • “Atonement” And Criminal Defense
  • Marion Jones Convicted – Why You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer Every Step Of The Way
  • San Francisco Zoo Highlights Question of Criminal Negligence
  • Pretext Calls – What You Need To Know
  • California Hit and Run Law in the News Lately
  • The case of Genarlow Wilson
  • Mike Nifong and The Duke Lacross Case
  • Right To Remain Silent
  • Former Orange County Church Pastors Decline DA’s Plea Deal
  • Not Guilty Plea Entered In Fatal San Fernando Valley Road Rage Crash
  • Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Hacking Orange County’s 911 System
  • Arson Tip Reward Increased in Santiago Fire
  • Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies Had An “Arrest Contest”
  • Senator Craig is Guilty, But Not of a Crime
  • Britney Spears Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run
  • Rodman Investigated For Sexual Battery In Orange County Bar Incident
  • Orange County Personal Trainer Faces Sexual Battery Charges
  • Attempted Murder Charges Dropped Against Teen In Orange County
  • South Bay Murder Suspect Freed From Jail After Prosecutors Delay Trial
  • Police Arrest Man Carrying Marijuana Plants
  • Orange County Hit And Run Case Reaching Conclusion
  • Teen Charged As Adult in Petaluma Murder
  • Former Dance Instructor in Orange County Faces Pornography and Sexual Assault Charges
  • New York Law Makers Aim To Ease Convicts’ Access To DNA Evidence
  • Jury Acquits Spanaway Man of Bestiality Charge
  • Riverside County Ordered to Pay Wrongly Convicted Man
  • Convicted Sex Offender Found Not Guilty of Raping Girls

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