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Jul 2024
Facing an arrest and criminal charges in California can have serious repercussions. A conviction for a felony or a misdemeanor may mean facing time in jail or prison, hefty fines, and potential deportation if you are an immigrant. However, the consequences of a conviction will...
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13
Jun 2024
Nowadays, discussing romance without mentioning dating apps is next to impossible. These apps connect parties with shared values and interests. However, the rise in dependence on these apps has led to a worrying trend. Sometimes dating apps result in legal complications, one of...
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04
Jun 2024
California statutes classify criminal violations into felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. A guilty verdict for a felony attracts a lengthy prison sentence, death sentence, hefty court fines, and a criminal record that haunts you after serving your sentence. Based on the...
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30
Apr 2024
Ketamine is a popular street drug that veterinarians use as an analgesic pain reliever. It gained popularity in the 1970s because of its effects, which include hallucinations and dissociation. Some people prefer ketamine to other controlled substances because its hallucinogenic...
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04
Apr 2024
Most people are aware it is unlawful to resist while the police are trying to make an arrest. However, it is critical to understand that California's definition of resisting arrest is broader than just refusing an arrest, and overzealous district attorneys are known to try...
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02
Aug 2023
AB 2294 is a comprehensive bill that seeks to address various issues in the criminal justice system, ranging from bail reform to evidence admissibility. Below are some key provisions of the bill: Enhanced Penalties for Repeat Offenders: One of the primary components of AB 2294...
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07
Mar 2023
On June 23, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022) in which the court struck down one component of the Concealed-Carry Weapon (CCW) law, specifically, the proper cause or ‘good cause’...
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Jan 2023
Alec Baldwin is being aggressively charged by the Santa Fe County District Attorney with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured in an incident involving a firearm on October 21, 2021. A gun Baldwin...
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