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New CA Law: Mental Health Diversion Defendants Required to Relinquish Firearms

People convicted of certain crimes in California are prohibited from owning or possessing guns, and now there’s a new CA…

11 months ago

How This New California Law Can Reduce Sentencing Post Conviction

New laws in California are nothing new, but it’s significant to criminal defense and justice to note how this new…

11 months ago

What Are Low-Level Drug Offenders?

Some legal terminology can be confusing — almost like the legal community is speaking another language — so it’s always…

12 months ago

When Does Possession Turn Into a Charge of Drug Trafficking?

Drug-related offenses are a complex and nuanced area of the law, and the question of when does possession turn into…

1 year ago

What is an Example of a Non-Violent Drug Offender?

Non-violent drug offenders represent a significant portion of individuals in the criminal justice system, so you may be wondering what…

1 year ago

What is the Difference Between Felony, Misdemeanor, and Infraction?

Within criminal law, there are three main categories of offenses, so what is the difference between felony, misdemeanor, and infraction?…

1 year ago

Landmark California Law Takes Effect: Criminal Records Cleared

As a landmark California law takes effect, criminal records cleared, and an automated review process implemented, millions of people are…

1 year ago

Are Hallucinogenics like LSD, Ecstasy and Magic Mushrooms Legal in CA Now?

The California Senate, Public Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee all have approved SB-58, so are hallucinogenics like LSD, Ecstasy…

1 year ago

Do Police Need to Identify Themselves When Asked?

Law enforcement officers have certain fundamental obligations to maintain when interacting with the public they serve, but — legally —…

1 year ago

When is it Admissible to Record Someone Without Their Consent?

While it’s generally an illegal invasion of privacy to record a private conversation, there are exceptions … so when is…

1 year ago