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How You Can Successfully Fight a Carjacking Charge – Penal Code Section 215
How You Can Successfully Fight a Carjacking Charge - Penal Code Section 215 Facing a carjacking charge in California can be incredibly daunting, but you don't have to face it alone. By understanding the laws, knowing your rights, and building a solid defense, you can successfully fight these charges with the help of your lawyer. This blog post aims to arm you with the knowledge you need to stand a…
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Can The Evidence Against You Can Be Suppressed Due To An Unlawful Warrant? If So Could You Have Your Charges Dismissed? – Penal Code Section 1538.5(a)(1)(B)
Can The Evidence Against You Can Be Suppressed Due To An Unlawful Warrant? If So Could You Have Your Charges Dismissed? - Penal Code Section 1538.5(a)(1)(B) If you find yourself accused of a crime, understanding your legal rights pertaining to “searches” done by law enforcement can be critical to winning your case. Whether you’re facing an impending search or simply want to be prepared, this blog aims to clarify…
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Preventing and Addressing Wrongful Convictions in Southern California: The Importance of DNA Evidence
Preventing and Addressing Wrongful Convictions in Southern California: The Importance of DNA Evidence Did you know that California leads the nation in the number of DNA exonerations? It's true - since 1989, there have been over 200 individuals in California who have been wrongfully convicted and later exonerated through DNA evidence. This is more than any other state. But why is this important? How does DNA evidence help prevent and…
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Self-Defense Laws: When Can You Use Force To Protect Yourself?
Self-Defense Laws: When Can You Use Force To Protect Yourself? Self-defense is a legal concept that allows you to use reasonable force to protect yourself from harm. In the state of California, self-defense laws are specifically outlined in the penal code and can be used as a defense for certain crimes. So when exactly can you use self-defense to protect yourself in California? The answer is not as clear cut…
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Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences | Everything You Need To Know
Everything You Need To Know About Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences Concurrent sentences are usually handed down when multiple criminal offenses are committed at once or when someone is charged for multiple counts of the same crime. In these cases, the sentences are "concurrent," meaning they overlap and are served simultaneously. This means that instead of serving multiple jail terms one after the other, the individual may only have to serve…
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No More Fees in California?
When it comes to criminal justice reform, California likes to do things differently. The past few years have seen changes to the types of offenses that result in jail time, a reduction in penalties for non-violent crimes, and the elimination of cash bail. The latest proposed change involves the elimination of several administrative fees that, while not part of a sentence for a crime committed, are just as punishing to…
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