Firearm Cases and Laws to be Impacted by Supreme Court Ruling
Firearm Cases and Laws to be Impacted by Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26, 2008, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) 128 S. Ct. 645. The issue in the case was whether Washington, D.C.'s gun law ran afoul of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. That Amendment provides, in its entirety, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of…
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Neglect and Sex Crime Charges Information Retained and Sometimes Released
The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains an index of any and all sexual abuse charges and severe neglect reports submitted. The index is continually updated by the department and should not contain any reports that are determined to be unfounded. If the claim is found to be inconclusive or unsubstantiated that person shall be deleted from the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) after 10 years if there are no subsequent…
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Century City DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Century City, California criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience defending clients who are facing criminal charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, DUI/DWI and DMV hearings. Having operated in the area for so long we have a familiarity with local judges, district attorneys and courts that afford our clients the highest quality Century City felony defense. Century City is located on the west side…
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Felony Assault Conviction Requires Present Ability to Cause Harm
Defendant repeatedly threatened to kill victim, put bag over victim's head, threatened to light oven gas, held a knife to victim's throat, put a noose around victim's neck, and covered victim's head with duct tape, and victim smelled gas, but ventilation within the victim's mobile home prevented defendant from igniting the gas despite defendant's efforts, the gas did not give defendant the present ability to cause harm to support defendant's…
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Child Abuse Central Index and How to Get Removed
Within 5 business days of the county submitting information to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to list any individual on the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), the county is supposed to provide you with written notice. It is very important that the person to be listed on the CACI hire a knowledgeable family law attorney because of the time requirements to be heard and the severity and consequences of being…
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California Expungement Lawyers a Must When Cleaning up Your Criminal Record
As one of the Wallin & Klarich expungement attorneys in San Diego, I am frequently in the San Diego courthouses. I am very familiar with all of the courthouses in San Diego: Downtown, El Cajon, Vista, and Chula Vista. Because I spend so much time in court, with the judges, District Attorneys, and City Attorneys, I also have the opportunity to see other people's cases in court. There is one…
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Ventura Drug Possession Charges Fail to Land Hells Angels Biker in Jail
According to a recent press release, former Hells Angels leader George Christie Jr. pleaded guilty in Superior Court this week to misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance and felony drug possession in Ventura, but will do no jail time. As part of an agreement with authorities, Christie will participate in a drug treatment program. Proposition 36, approved by California voters in 2000, allows those convicted of some…
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Orange County Jail Guards’ Assault Prompts Inmate Lawsuit
Orange County jail inmate sues for brutality by Orange County jail guards. An inmate at the Orange County jail has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was kicked, punched and otherwise assaulted by police officers from the Orange County Sheriff's department while he was in custody. He also alleges that thousands of inmates in custody at the Orange County jail are denied basis privileges that the law allows. (Santa Ana).…
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All Criminal Defendants, Including Illegal Aliens, Deserve Fair Treatment
Judges must treat all persons who come before them with respect and cannot treat aliens accused of crimes more harshly than others A recent article reported that a judge was censured for his unfair treatment of illegal aliens who came before him. It is a fundamental right of all persons who are accused of a crime to be treated fairly, regardless of their race, religion or immigration status. A person…
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Drug Charges And Failure To Appear Could Land Rapper DMX In Jail
DMX will need to hire a very good criminal defense attorney if he wants to stay out of jail as a bench warrant is likely going to be issued for his arrest. Rapper DMX was to appear in court for drug crimes on August 12, 2008 and it was reported that he failed to appear. A bench warrant may now be issued for his arrest. When someone is accused of…
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