Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence Could Face Felony Charges
Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence Could Face Felony Charges
An ongoing scandal involving the Orange County District Attorney’s Office has led California lawmakers to pass a new law. Beginning at the start of 2017, prosecutors who falsify or withhold evidence in a criminal case could be charged with a felony. So, what does this new law mean for you? Felony Charges for Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a law that will make it a…
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Vote for Our Blog in The Expert Institute Legal Blog Contest
Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation is proud to announce that the Southern California Defense Blog has been nominated for best legal blog of the year by The Expert Institute. The Southern California Defense Blog has been selected as one of the best blogs in the criminal defense law category in the annual contest by The Expert Institute. Now, the best legal blog will be awarded based on a voting…
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5 Tips to Win Your Traffic Ticket Case
You may think fighting your traffic ticket seems like a waste. You may feel “a cop says I was speeding, and it’s going to be her word against mine,” so why bother? Wrong. Fighting a traffic ticket is always a good choice because you have the chance to have your fine dismissed and to prevent any points from being added to your record from the ticket. There is no additional…
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How the California Juvenile Justice System Continues to Change
If you’ve ever heard the term “juvenile hall,” you know there is a difference between adult criminal courts and the juvenile justice system. But what really is the difference? Don’t minors convicted of crimes just go to a separate jail for people 18 and under? In the past, minors who committed crimes were often sent to juvenile correctional facilities. However, the California juvenile justice system is now using different methods…
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New Law Permits Police to Use Body Scanners to Search You When Arrested
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. This protection requires law enforcement to seek a warrant or to have probable cause in order to search you or your property. However, a new California law allows law enforcement to use a search technique on some people without the need for probable cause. If you have been arrested for a crime in California, law enforcement has the ability to…
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New More Liberal California Supreme Court Could Protect Your Rights
In the criminal justice system, there is almost always a way for you to get a second chance. If you are convicted of a crime, you may be able to appeal your conviction. If your appeal fails, you may be able to appeal to a higher court. If you and your appeals attorney persevere, a decision may be made in your favor. You may think it is easy to give…
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California Will Require Registration of All 3D-Printed Guns
California is taking a big step toward combating the growing 3D-printed gun market. 3D printing has rapidly gained in popularity over the last few years. People have used the technology to create anything from small model guns to working firearms. While people may create 3D-printed guns as a hobby, the lack of restrictions has caused lawmakers to address safety concerns. Registration Required for 3D-Printed Guns Governor Jerry Brown recently signed…
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California Puts 6 New Gun Laws in Place
California’s stance on gun control is changing drastically. Several new laws that were recently passed place more restrictions on how guns and firearms are handled. Governor Jerry Brown recently signed these six new stricter gun control bills into law. Brown sees the new laws as a way to improve public safety while also protecting the rights of current law-abiding gun owners. Restrictions on Ammunition Two of the new laws involve…
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What Happens If You Can’t Afford to Pay Your Traffic Ticket? (CVC 14601)
“If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” This expression is often used in reference to criminal cases in which someone accused of a crime wants to avoid being sent to jail. But what happens if you aren’t facing jail time? What can you do if you were cited for a driving violation and fined, but you can’t afford to pay the amount? Will Your Driver’s License Be…
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6 Proposed California Laws That Would Enhance Penalties for Sex Crimes
California lawmakers are pushing several new bills that will address how the state punishes sex crimes. If passed into law, these bills will increase the penalties for sex crime convictions, especially those committed against minors and women. Redefining Rape and Sentencing Lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2888, AB 701, and AB 29 in hopes of redefining rape and sexual assault and introducing a mandatory punishment for rape. AB 701…
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