Should judges and jurors have to reveal their sexual orientation?
Should judges and jurors have to reveal their sexual orientation?
Most people are aware that a federal judge recently ruled that Proposition 8, the proposition that banned gay marriage in California was unconstitutional. That issue will likely now end up before the United States Supreme Court. What fewer people know is that after the ruling was made the federal judge who made the ruling announced that he was gay. The proponents of Proposition 8 are using that issue as one…
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Why Are California Medical Marijuana Laws So Hazy? Part 4
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Today we bring you part 4 of our series of blogs surrounding California's medical marijuana laws. Today's blog is about the pitfalls and potential legal battles you can face if you decide to open a medical marijuana dispensary. Basic collective law You hear about medical marijuana dispensaries being "Little cash cows" making hundreds of thousands of dollars a month. Don't believe everything you hear…
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Why Are California Medical Marijuana Laws So Hazy? Part 3
Part 1 Part 2 Last week we began a series of blogs surrounding California's medical marijuana laws. Today we bring you Part 3 of that series. You can follow the links above for Parts 1 and 2. Today's blog focuses on the federal government's recent crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries, and how federal law is handcuffing local California municipalities from being able to safely regulate the medical marijuana industry. The…
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Why Are California Medical Marijuana Laws So Hazy? Part 2
Part 1 Yesterday we began the first part in a series of blogs outlining California's medical marijuana laws and how they conflict with Federal law. This has been an ongoing struggle for medical marijuana activists, and recent raids on prominent dispensaries have only raised more questions in the debate. Dispensary owners are fighting a battle on two fronts. First and foremost, there is the federal government looming over their heads,…
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Why Are California Medical Marijuana Laws So Hazy? Part 1
Today we launch the first blog in a series of blogs outlining California's medical marijuana initiatives and how they contradict federal law. The series was put together by Matthew Wallin, one of the expert drug crimes attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. Today we provide a brief overview of the two California voter approved acts that have decriminalized medical marijuna. Tomorrow, we will begin taking a closer look at some of…
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Orange County Man Arrested for Burglary After Victim Writes Down His License Plate
A cypress man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after a homeowner walked in on him while in the act. Kris Do Young Shin, 31, was arrested Friday thanks in large part to the calm nature in which the victim handled herself. No word yet on whether or not Shin has retained a criminal defense attorney or not. The incident happened Friday afternoon in broad daylight when woman spotted a…
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Failure to Instruct a Jury on the Defendants Defense is Grounds for Appeal
The Court of Appeal reversed a defendant's conviction for driving under the influence of marijuana after the trial court failed to properly instruct the jury on defendant's theory of defense. The defendant was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana, causing injury, and driving with a suspended license. At trial, the defendant argued that he was not under the influence of marijuana and lost consciousness as the result of…
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Proposed Law Would Force New Lawyers to Perform “Internship” Before Being Licensed
Just about every other profession requires their members to have practical training before they are allowed to become licensed to start their profession. Doctors must perform internships that take years. Dentists, Nurses, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals, all must work in their field and train under experienced members of their profession before they can receive a state license to begin their profession. However, this has never been the case with…
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Proposed Ballot Measure Would Eliminate California’s Death Penalty
There is a strong movement under way in California to have the voters of California decide very soon whether our state should abolish the death penalty. In place of the death penalty would be life sentences without the possibility for parole. Many legal scholars have written well researched articles on this topic and have come to the conclusion that the death penalty is a financial burden that our state cannot…
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Street Racing Could Result in Murder Charges
While street racing has been glorified in the movies, it is a serious crime that can lead to serious consequences. A tragic accident that took place in Kansas earlier this week could have easily been cut and pasted to any Southern California street. And now one teenager could be facing murder charges. Two cars were seen racing each other on Tuesday afternoon at high rates of speed. According to witnesses,…
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