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New law regarding Miranda Rights Most everyone has heard of their “Miranda Rights.” But what do they actually mean? Based on the questions we get every day, most people don’t really understand their right to remain silent. If they did, far fewer people would make...
If you’re under investigation or suspect that the police will come knocking soon, now is the time to start thinking about your criminal defense. This is because far too many people end up talking themselves into trouble when they interact with the police well before...
Our state has legalized marijuana. The current administration pardoned many simple marijuana possessions. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration legalized CBD products with less than 0.3% THC. As a Golden State resident, it probably looks like pot is fully legal...
If you have been charged with drug possession or distribution, you are potentially looking at years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines and a permanent criminal record. As a result, you may have a difficult time finding employment or re-entering the community...
Under California law, the crime of murder is defined as: “Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought.” (Pen. Code, § 187.) In order to be convicted of murder, a necessary element the prosecution must prove is that the...
In a lot of ways, our state gives us freedoms not afforded everywhere else. One such way is through recreational marijuana use. As long as you are over the age of 21, you can partake in marijuana and marijuana derivative edibles. But, does that California freedom...
The evidence being presented against you in your criminal case might be overwhelming. But regardless of what the prosecution is prepared to present against you, you might have strong criminal defense options that, if properly utilized, will better protect your...
Verbal altercations can quickly escalate, turning physical in nature. When that happens, someone can end up hurt and the police may be called. Depending on what’s said at that time, you may find yourself being accused of criminal wrongdoing. Being charged with a...
Can you be charged with murder in California if you supplied the drug with which someone else fatally overdosed? This question has come up many times recently amid a rash of fatal overdoses connected with an epidemic of opioid addiction. The answer is yes, but the...
California law and societal attitudes about drugs have changed in recent years, but drugs are still strictly controlled under state law. If you have been accused of drug-related crimes, the exact charges against you will depend on the exact circumstances of your case....
