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Breath Machines Are Not Reliable – New York Times
This New York Times article is certainly worth a read. It outlines the problems inherent in the alcohol breath tests that are currently in use. It remains to be seen what action the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will take in the face of this…
What The End Of California’s Cash Bail System Could Mean For You
At the end of August, the California governor signed a bill to reform the bail system. The law eliminates the widely used cash-bail system and replaces it with a risk-based bail system. The purpose of a cash-bail system was to ensure defendants show up in…
Password Email Scam – Don’t Be Fooled
I received one of these “We’ve got your password – Send us money with Bitcoin” emails today. I was quite sure it was a scam and did some research. Bottom line: Don’t panic, don’t respond. Here’s an excellent article about it. Question: What is Law…
What To Do If You’re Charged With A White Collar Crime
Since Enron’s corporate fraud case made national news, white collar crimes have come into focus in the United States. Since the 2006 case went to United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the criminal justice system has been particularly strict in charging…
I Was Arrested But I Wasn’t Read My Rights
In 1966, the Supreme Court ruling of Miranda vs. Arizona created the “Miranda Warning” or more commonly known as the “Miranda Rights.” Police officials inform accused parties of their Fifth and Sixth amendment rights as part of due process of the law. Being arrested and…
Can I Be Charged With Domestic Violence If I Assault A Roommate?
When one thinks of domestic violence, commonly, that violence occurs between either spouses, significant others or family members. But when an assault or battery occurs between two roommates, does this count as domestic violence? The short answer – no, not typically. And here’s why. Domestic…
What Happens If I Violate A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
If you are accused of domestic violence in California, then you may find yourself the subject of a restraining order (also known as a protective order). Protective orders are designed to protect a person from abuse, harassment, stalking and threats by the person named in…
What Does Immunity Mean For A Witness?
When a witness is brought in for questioning, they may be asked to provide evidence that could potentially incriminate them. The Fifth Amendment, however, protects witnesses from sharing incriminating information against themselves should it be invoked, and the witness refuses to answer any more questions.…
Marijuana Breathalyzer Completes Field Testing In California
A marijuana breathalyzer developed by Hound Labs in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley finished field testing in California. The breathalyzer, which detects concentrations of THC in a person’s breath, is the latest in cannabis detecting technology to stop drivers from driving high. The…
Some Advice From Your Public Defender
I’m not a Public Defender, and I did not write this, but there is an element of truth that shines through this essay that I really like. It’s well worth the read. Louis First, let me say I love my job and it is a…
What Acts Are Considered Stalking In California?
In many cases, people are accused of stalking even though under the definition of the law, they did not commit any acts that would be considered stalking in California. Definition of Stalking in California CA.gov features a page on stalking in California. The page has…
Political Donations
I recently had a discussion with some friends who expressed frustration about not being able to vote in elections that they cared about because they did not live within the voting jurisdiction. There are lots of ways to influence an election. You can knock on…
Want To Contribute To A Safer Halloween?
Want to do something really scary for Halloween? How about sitting with your hands cuffed behind your back in the hard plastic seat of a police car? So if you’re a ghost or goblin who is planning on a few social alcoholic treats for Halloween,…
Federal Charges For Online Offenses
Many people do not realize that the Internet is a public place and every transaction that takes place has a backlink thread. In many situations communications are transmitted from one state to another or from one nation to another, making any criminal activity committed online…
Arrested During Spring Break?
Spring break is a time to forget about school and enjoy being with friends and family. That fun can sometimes get a little too wild with you doing things that might end up with you being arrested. Each state has its own regulations about what…
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State & Federal Prosecution
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Guns & Gun Charges
Attorney Louis J. Goodman, speaks about guns and gun charges in the State of California. Watch as he sheds light on legal matters concerning this issue.
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