California Justices Rescind Emergency Zero-Bail Order
SACRAMENTO — A statewide court order that provided bail relief to low-level arrestees is set to expire after California’s judicial rule-makers voted to rescind the policy. In a vote announced late Wednesday afternoon, the Judicial Council, led by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, chose 17-2 in favor of ending the $0 emergency bail schedule that has […]
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Private Attorney Vs. Public Defender: Pros & Cons
When your freedom is on the line, you want the most experienced professional managing your criminal case. The most important decision you will make in your own criminal defense is knowing who to hire. The Statistics in Criminal Defense: Public Defender vs Private Attorney A study on private attorneys vs public defenders by Judge Morris […]
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Your Civil Rights and Excessive Force by Law Enforcement
The Civil Rights Act of 1871, numbered 42 U.S.C. § 1983,and commonly referred to as “Section 1983”, prohibits any person from violating constitutional rights while acting “under the color of law.” Said simply, it is unlawful for a state/federal employee performing a governmental function, even if exceeding their authority, to deprive another person of his […]
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Understanding Prop 57: Early Parole
In November 2016, California voters passed Proposition 57. Under Prop 57, certain non-violent detainees are allowed the responsibility to convince the court system of their readiness for parole and apply for an early release. This helps many non-violent offenders to serve their sentences faster and return to their normal lives sooner. Who is Eligible […]
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Why You Should NEVER Talk to the Police
Talking to the police CANNOT help you, EVER: Police want to talk to you because they suspect you have committed a crime. If you are detained, they already have enough evidence to arrest you and they want to see if you will admit it and provide them with a stronger case against you. If they […]
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The Right to Film Police Officers in California
In the state of California, you are allowed to record police while on duty, but there are a few restrictions. The first general rule of recording the police is to do so as openly as possible. If you try to do so by concealing your camera, you may be violating California Penal Code Section 647. […]
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Marijuana is the Most Common Form of Drug DUI in California
Marijuana is the most common drug used out of all the different drugs that can be involved in a Drug DUI case. This is can be attributed to being a common street drug nationwide and being decriminalized in California. Most marijuana users don’t think of its use as a “hard” drug like crack or LSD. […]
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What to Do and Not Do When Arrested
The single most important factor to remember if you are ever arrested is that you have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT and the RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY, but these rights protect you only if you use them! If you are arrested, the best thing that you can do for yourself is to keep quiet until […]
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New California DUI Ignition Interlock Device Laws 2019
Starting January 1, 2019, California will expand the ignition interlock device (IID) program statewide for most drunk driving offenses. In order to get your driving privileges reinstated after a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI), you’ll have to get an IID installed on your vehicle. The BEST chance to avoid having to drive with […]
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