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Posted By Scott Hughes 29-Jul-2015

What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest?

When a warrant has been issued, it means that a judge has issued a warrant for an individual’s arrest and set an amount for bail. The warrant then is entered into a nationwide database and if law enforcement runs a search and the warrant turns ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 7-Jul-2012

Orange County and Los Angeles County Federal Crimes And Defenses

Orange County and Los Angeles County Federal Crimes And Defenses Many crimes can be prosecuted in both state and federal courts. A state crime is a violation of a statute or ordinance passed by the state legislature or a local authority and a federal ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 2-Jul-2012

Prescription Painkillers, Anti-Anxiety Medications, Narcotics Can Lead To Drug Crime Charges in California

Prescription Painkillers, Anti-Anxiety Medications, Narcotics Can Lead To Drug Crime Charges in California Codeine, Xanax, Valium, Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin, Aderall, Tramadol, Viagra, Ambien / Lunesta are some of the world's most commonly ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 18-Nov-2011

California Court of Appeal Holds That Inserting a Key in Door of a Residence Without a Warrant Does Not Violate the Fourth Amendment

In People v. Robinson, the defendant made an alleged assault on a police officer and abandoned his vehicle. Leaving his keys behind, the police officers followed defendant's expended gun cartridges and tested the keys. One of the keys fit into the ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 17-Nov-2011

Facebook Is Watching Your Internet Activity

USA Today and the ACLU recently brought to light that Facebook employs tracking methods to monitor your Internet activity, even if you are not logged into Facebook or click the Facebook "Like" button. Facebook is able to do this because ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 30-Sep-2011

California Prison Realignment

October 1, 2011, AB 109 will take effect in the state of California. More commonly known as "realignment," the bill is a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's May order for California to reduce its prison population. The basic concept is to ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 22-Sep-2011

Orange County District Attorney Files Murder Charges Against Fullerton Officers in the Beating Death of a Homeless Man

After investigation, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackaukas announced in a news conference today his decision to charge Officer Manuel Ramos and Corporal Jay Cincinelli in the death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill, homeless man. Officer Ramos ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 21-Sep-2011

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Allowing Local Authorities to Regulate Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

On August 31, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1300 (AB 1300), which gives local law enforcement the power to promulgate and enforce ordinances imposing restrictions on marijuana dispensaries. The bill was drafted after much legal debate ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 15-Aug-2011

Can police use your cell phone to track you?

As discussed in our previous posts, the Fourth Amendment requires that police obtain a search warrant or have reasonable suspicion of a crime before searching a person or their property. However, growing concern has arisen over police use of cell ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 16-Jul-2011

Casey Anthony Verdict Prompts Online Petition to Hold Parents Accountable for Reporting Missing Children

Last week's verdict where Casey Anthony was found not guilty of child abuse and murdering her two-year-old child, Caylee, prompted dissatisfied citizens to start an internet movement for pass legislation that would require parents and guardians to ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 13-Jul-2011

California's "Second Chance" Bill Offers Hope to Imprisoned Youth

California's Senate Bill (SB) 9 offers hope to those inmates in California currently serving life without parole sentences for crimes committed while still a juvenile. SB 9 provides inmates serving sentences of life without parole for crimes ...

Posted By Scott Hughes 11-Feb-2011

Misdemeanor and Infraction Criminal Appeals

The defendant may appeal a judgment or order in misdemeanor or infraction cases to the appellate division of the superior court of the county in which the case was heard. The defendant in a misdemeanor or infraction case has a pretrial right to ...

Posted By California Criminal Defense Lawyer 4-Mar-2010

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What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest?

Orange County and Los Angeles County Federal Crimes And Defenses

Prescription Painkillers, Anti-Anxiety Medications, Narcotics Can Lead To Drug Crime Charges in California

California Court of Appeal Holds That Inserting a Key in Door of a Residence Without a Warrant Does Not Violate the Fourth Amendment

Facebook Is Watching Your Internet Activity

California Prison Realignment

Orange County District Attorney Files Murder Charges Against Fullerton Officers in the Beating Death of a Homeless Man

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Allowing Local Authorities to Regulate Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Can police use your cell phone to track you?

Casey Anthony Verdict Prompts Online Petition to Hold Parents Accountable for Reporting Missing Children

California's "Second Chance" Bill Offers Hope to Imprisoned Youth

Misdemeanor and Infraction Criminal Appeals

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