Criminal Defense

Miranda Rights at the Time of Arrest

What are Miranda Rights? Miranda warnings are an individual’s constitutional right that protects them against being forced to incriminate themselves.…

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Harvey Waiver in California

What is a Harvey Waiver? Harvey waiver is a rule that came out of the court case People v. Harvey…

3 years ago

Proposition 63 Background Checks on Ammo Purchases

What is Proposition 63? Proposition 63 is the California ballot proposition that passed as of November 8, 2016. Prop 63…

3 years ago

Penal Code Section 459.5 Shoplifting

According to California Penal Code Section 459.5, shoplifting is entering a commercial establishment during regular working hours, with the intent…

3 years ago

Driving in Possession of Marijuana

Is It a Violation of the Law to Drive in Possession of Marijuana? Per California Vehicle Code 23222 VC it…

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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in California

Can You Get a DUI for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana? In California, you can be charged with a…

3 years ago

Giving Possession of a Vehicle to a Minor

Is it Illegal to Give Possession of Your Vehicle to a Minor? Under California Penal Code 193.8 PC, it is…

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Penal Code 21810 PC Possession of Brass Knuckles

Penal Code 21810 PC is a California law that prohibits the possession of brass knuckles. Penal Code section 21810 PC…

3 years ago

Formal vs. Informal Diversion in California

What is a Formal Diversion? In a criminal case, formal diversion occurs when the court provides the defendant the opportunity…

3 years ago

Penal Code 245.5 PC Assault on a School Employee

California law criminalizes the act of conducting "assault" and defines it as an unlawful attempt of a person to commit…

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