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New California Laws Allow Marijuana Convictions to Be Expunged
California will make sales of recreational marijuana legal on Jan. 1, 2018. So, when the law takes effect, what happens to people who have been convicted of marijuana-related crimes in the past? Thanks to a provision in California’s new marijuana laws, those convicted of nearly any marijuana offense may have the opportunity to get their conviction expunged. New Marijuana Laws Allow Offenders to Expunge Criminal Record According to the Drug…
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10 New California Laws for 2018
On Jan. 1, 2018, hundreds of new laws will go into effect in California, and they will impact every citizen in our state. Here’s a look at 10 important new California laws for 2018 that you need to know. 10. AB 1008: Ban-the-Box Criminal History on Applications Companies with five or more employees are now prohibited from asking about a potential employee’s criminal history on job applications. Inquiring about or…
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U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Make “Hack Back” Laws
There’s an expression that “two wrongs don’t make a right.” However, U.S. lawmakers may not be following that old saying when it comes to “revenge hacking.” Congressman Tom Graves (R-GA) and Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have co-sponsored the Active Cyber Defense Security Act (ACDC), which would essentially allow people or companies who have been hacked for data to “hack back” the hacker. What are “Hack Back Laws?” This proposed law…
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Has California Passed Too Much Criminal Justice Reform?
In recent years, California has passed several laws that essentially give people who are convicted of low-level crimes a second chance. It all started when California voters approved Prop. 47 in 2014, which reclassified several drug, theft, property and other non-violent crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. Other reforms soon followed, including changes to the Three Strikes law, realignment of the prison system, and expansion of parole opportunities under Prop. 57.…
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2 New Laws Could Help You Prove Your Innocence After Being Found Guilty (PC 1473)
Innocent people are convicted of crimes far too often. Ed Easley is one of those people. In 1993, Easley was convicted of molesting a 7-year-old girl. He served eight years in prison, five more on probation, and was required to register as a sex offender for life. Years after his conviction, the alleged victim came forward and confessed to lying about Easley’s actions to protect a family member who actually…
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California Passes Prison Reform to Help Old and Young Inmates
California has been dealing with the issue of prison overcrowding for the past several years. During that time, the state has passed various laws to help reduce the prison population. With prison overcrowding still an issue, California Governor Jerry Brown recently passed two new laws that affect some of the oldest prison inmates and those who committed crimes at a young age. The Elderly Parole Program (AB 1448) One of…
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Coaches Can’t Pray on the Field, Court Rules
Recently, we’ve seen that sports can spark controversy. NFL players have taken knees and locked arms during the national anthem to protest inequality and injustice, but the NFL isn’t the only form of football causing controversy. A high school football coach who prayed at the 50-yard line after a game has sparked a debate over the separation of church and state. Are coaches allowed to pray on the field? High…
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Case to Legalize Sports Gambling Heading to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could change the future of sports betting. The court recently decided to hear arguments regarding the legalization of sports gambling. It all stems from a New Jersey ballot measure regarding sports betting that was approved by voters. As a result, the state began setting up sports books, but the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAA sued New Jersey under…
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California Gun Magazine Law Blocked By Judge Days Before Going into Effect
In 2016, California voters allowed a number of laws that aimed to strictly regulate firearm and ammunition purchases within the state. One of those laws banned Californians from owning or possessing large-capacity magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The law was set to go into effect on July 1. However, just days before it officially became law, a judge blocked it. So, is it illegal to…
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Does Trump Blocking Twitter Followers Violate First Amendment?
It’s no secret how much President Trump loves taking his message directly to the public through his Twitter account. Recently, Trump’s account has started to block people who express opposition to his tweets.buy grifulvin online no prescription By blocking these people, it prohibits them from reading and responding to tweets from Trump’s account. Do you have a right to see the president’s tweets? There is currently a legal battle pending…
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