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  • Is Posting Bail As Soon As Possible After an Arrest the Right Call?
    Is Posting Bail As Soon As Possible After an Arrest the Right Call?

    After being arrested and charged with a crime, before you can actually get to work on your defense case, the first thing that you need to worry about is actually spending time in a jail cell. For most ...

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  • How Prop 57 Changes California's Criminal Justice System
    How Prop 57 Changes California's Criminal Justice System

    Voters in California approved of Proposition 57 last month in a winning ratio of 2-to-1. The ballot described the measure as something that would increase parole chances for nonviolent felons, as well ...

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  • What are Bench Warrants?
    What are Bench Warrants?

    Not all warrants will send the police to your door for an arrest. In fact, the most common type of warrant in California is a bench warrant, or one that is issued by a judge. Bench warrants do not ...

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  • DUI Arrests When the Driver is Under the Legal BAC Limit
    DUI Arrests When the Driver is Under the Legal BAC Limit

    The federal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a civilian motorist is 0.08%. This number is typically generated through roadside breathalyzer tests but it can also be determined through a ...

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  • Do I Need to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
    Do I Need to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

    Being arrested can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. If you have been charged with a crime, you will be given two options for your defense: a court-appointed public defender or ...

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  • An Overview of California's Medical Marijuana Laws
    An Overview of California's Medical Marijuana Laws

    Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option available to Californians ever since the passing of the Compassionate Use Act in 1996. Under this legislation, patients and their designated primary ...

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