Law & Information
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…
Read MoreCalifornia 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…
Read MoreCoaches 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…
Read MoreCase 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…
Read MoreCalifornia 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…
Read MoreDoes 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. 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 as to whether it…
Read MoreGun Groups Fighting New California Gun Laws
In 2015, a terrorist attack in San Bernardino left 14 people dead. The shooter used assault rifles to kill his victims. This horrific event led to a crackdown on weapons in California. However, now that new gun laws have taken effect, gun rights groups are attempting to fight them. Gun Rights Groups Challenging California Laws Since 2015, California lawmakers have passed several laws prohibiting different types of weapons and ammunition.…
Read MoreNew Proposed Law Seeks to Correct Prosecutor’s Misuse of Jailhouse Snitches
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently came under fire after it was discovered that prosecutors were using a secret program in which law enforcement would place informants in jail cells with defendants in order to convince them to unwittingly give up information that could be used against them in their cases. In some cases, the prosecution failed to turn over information to the defendants’ lawyers about the informants’ past…
Read MoreIs It a Crime to Tape Record Your Doctor? (PC 632.01)
Visiting the doctor can be an intimidating experience, especially when your doctor is using complex medical terms that you don’t understand. So, when your doctor calls you to give you medical results or advice, you may feel compelled to record that conversation so you can be certain of what the doctor told you. However, what you do not realize is that recording your doctor without his or her permission is…
Read More8 New California Laws that Went Into Effect Jan. 1, 2017
In 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 pieces of legislation into law. Many of these new laws went into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Here are eight new California laws you need to know about. No More Bullet Buttons (PC 30515, 30900, 30680) Assault rifles, semi-automatic pistols and other guns that did not have fixed magazines and instead could be reloaded by using the tip of a bullet or…
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