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Domestic Abuse: It Doesn’t Just Happen to “Other Women”

March 19, 2024

Domestic abuse affects about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in their lifetimes, and it often occurs in affluent, “perfect-looking” households. It...

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Restitution Is Payback

March 18, 2024

In California, restitution is mandatory after a criminal conviction and requires the defendant to pay the victim for proven economic losses. Courts set the amount...

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MAN versus DOG

March 18, 2024

“MAN versus DOG” is a legal dispute between a person and a dog owner or handler, most often arising from a dog bite or attack...

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Executing Kids

March 18, 2024

In most states, executing someone for a crime committed under age 18 is unconstitutional under the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2005 decision in *Roper v. Simmons*....

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The Dilemma of the Domestic Violence Victim

March 18, 2024

Domestic violence victims in the U.S. can seek immediate protection through restraining orders, emergency custody, and safety planning, even when they feel trapped by finances...

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Define “Likely” – The Sexually Violent Predator Law

March 18, 2024

In sexually violent predator (SVP) proceedings, “likely” generally means a substantial—more than merely possible—risk that the person will commit future sexually violent offenses if released....

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How Probable Cause Allows You To Be Stopped, Detained, and Possibly Searched

March 18, 2024

Police can stop you with reasonable suspicion, and they generally need probable cause to arrest or conduct many searches. The standard is based on specific,...

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How To Seal Your Criminal Record

March 17, 2024

In California, a PC 1203.4 dismissal does not automatically seal your record—it generally changes the conviction to “dismissed” and you may need a separate sealing...

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Wages of Sin – Profiting In Prison

March 17, 2024

In most U.S. prisons, incarcerated people can be required to work, often for pennies per hour—or nothing at all. Prison labor generates revenue and reduces...

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Working At Crime

March 17, 2024

Working at a crime scene is legally permissible, but only for authorized professionals operating under strict access, evidence-handling, and safety rules. Unapproved entry can trigger...

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Suppression of Evidence – The Basics

March 17, 2024

A suppression of evidence motion asks the court to exclude illegally obtained evidence from being used against a defendant. In California, it commonly targets evidence...

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The Causes of Crime : Drugs

March 17, 2024

Drug use and drug trafficking are major drivers of crime, frequently linked to theft, violence, and repeat offending. Illegal markets and addiction can increase offending...

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