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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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Posted By California Criminal Defense Lawyer 4-Mar-2010

    Welcome to our California Criminal Defense Blog

    Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our criminal defense blog with an RSS feed available.
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  • 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
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