Illegal Immigrants Allowed Driver’s License in California
Illegal Immigrants Allowed Driver’s License in California
There have been many attempts in recent years to grant special driver's licenses to illegal immigrants in California. On Jan. 1, Section 1936.5 was added to the Civil Code and section 12801.6 was added to the Vehicle Code, which granted driving privileges to illegal immigrants who came to California as children. Earlier this month, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 60, extending the ability to apply for driver's licenses to all…
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A First-Time DUI Conviction Can Cost You a Staggering $16,000 – CVC 23152
Your first misdemeanor DUI conviction in California could cost you $16,000, according to an article in the LA Times. A recent report calculated the total cost of a first-time DUI conviction, including fines, legal fees and increased insurance rates. Not drinking and driving or setting up other modes of transportation is the best way to avoid the high costs of a DUI conviction, but if you are charged with DUI,…
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Revenge Porn Law Passed in California
Publishing nude photos online with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress or humiliation" violates a revenge porn law signed Monday by California Governor Jerry Brown. Gov. Brown signed Senate Bill 255 (SB 255) into law, officially banning persons from publishing nude photos of others online without their permission in California. The bill was sponsored by State Senator Anthony Cannella. It passed despite opposition from civil liberties advocates including the…
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California Requires You to Register as a Sex Offender Even if the Trail Court Did Not Order It
If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you will likely be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life as part of your sentence. Even if you are not initially sentenced to lifetime sex offender registration, California may try to require you to register. In a recent case, the California Court of Appeal ruled adding registration requirements after a sentence was served…
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Can I go to Jail for Lying to the Cops and Telling them my Boyfriend Beat me Up? – PC Section 148.5
You can go to jail for falsely telling law enforcement that your significant other beat you up. In California, it is a crime under Penal Code Section 148.5 to falsely accuse any person of a misdemeanor or a felony. The best thing to do is not lie to police. However, you run the risk of being accused of lying when you report a crime. If you are facing allegations of…
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Process for Requesting Court Dockets from California Court
An immigrant who is seeking to obtain federal immigration benefits from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and has a history of criminal convictions or arrests is strongly encouraged to use the help of a criminal defense attorney in order to obtain the necessary court dockets/dispositions and records. Regardless of whether the immigrant is applying for adjustment of status, a nonimmigrant visa, or naturalization, it can be crucial…
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Governor Brown Seeks Another Extension to Reduce Prison Overcrowding
California Governor Jerry Brown has come up with another plan to delay a reduction in prison overcrowding. Rather than to fully comply with a panel of three federal judges who ordered California to reduce its prison population more than four years ago, the Governor is prepared to go back to the justices yet again to ask for more time. On Sept. 9, Gov. Brown and state Legislative leaders put together…
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Should Police be Required to Videotape Interrogations?
California Gov. Jerry Brown has until mid-October to act on a bill that would require law enforcement to videotape interrogations of minors suspected or accused of murder. SB 569, which was introduced by Sen. Ted Lieu, is aimed at protecting minors from being coerced into confessions by investigators and reducing the chances of wrongful convictions. The bill recently won the approval of the state Assembly and the Senate. If you…
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What to Do if You are Arrested for Battery on a Peace Officer in Huntington Beach – PC 243
California law prohibits the unlawful use of force or violence against another individual. However, when such violence or force is directed against "peace officers" such as police officers, firefighters or emergency personnel, you could face more serious charges and severe penalties. Battery of a peace officer is a charge that is often falsely levied against individuals, often when they are being arrested on suspicion of another offense such as driving…
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Attempting to Arrange Sex with a Minor can Land You in Jail – PC 288.4
When it comes to soliciting minors for sex, California law is strict and comprehensive. Many people think that you must engage in a sexual act with a minor (someone under 18 years old) in order to commit a crime. Not true. You can be charged and convicted if you arrange a meeting with a minor – or simply believe a person to be a minor – if your actions were…
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