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How Prosecutors Use Social Media Posts to Build Gun Crime Cases
Can You Go to Jail for a Threat? How California Prosecutors Use Your Social Media Posts Can you go to jail for a threat made online? The answer is yes, particularly when California prosecutors build cases using your social media posts as evidence. What might seem like venting frustration or sharing imagery can indeed become…
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Can You Face Drug Trafficking Charges Without Crossing State Lines?
California Drug Laws: The Surprising Truth About Drug Trafficking Charges California drug laws contain provisions that surprise many defendants, particularly when simple possession escalates to trafficking charges. Transportation of controlled substances, possession with intent to sell, or even maintaining a location where drugs are present can trigger serious trafficking allegations under state statutes. Consequently, understanding…
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Felon in Possession of a Firearm: Common Defenses That Actually Work
9 Legal Defenses That Reduce Charges for Felon in Possession of a Firearm The minimum sentence for felon in possession of a firearm California law imposes carries serious consequences that can dramatically impact your freedom and future. Conviction under Penal Code 29800 typically results in mandatory minimum sentences, significant fines, and long-term restrictions on your…
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What is a Romero Motion?
Romero Motions A Romero motion is a legal request filed in California criminal cases asking the court to dismiss or “strike” a prior serious or violent felony conviction so that it will not be used to enhance sentencing under California’s Three Strikes Law. The motion derives its authority from Penal Code § 1385, which permits…
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When Drug Possession Becomes a Felony in California: The Hidden Triggers
What Is Prop 36? Understanding California’s Drug Possession Felony Laws Understanding what is Prop 36 becomes critical when facing drug possession charges in California. Proposition 36, formally known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, transforms certain drug possession offenses from misdemeanors into felonies. The law particularly affects individuals with prior convictions for…
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Can LAPD Drone Footage Be Used Against You?
Search-and-Seizure Issues in the Drone as First Responder Era An arrest based partly on an image from the sky can leave you wondering what police saw, when they began recording, and whether they were allowed to look there at all. A drone may capture a person walking through an alley, entering a yard, reaching into…
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DNA Database Expungement in California
How to Expunge DNA from Database: Protecting Your Privacy Your DNA profile can remain in law enforcement databases even after charges are dismissed or you're found not guilty. Understanding how to expunge DNA from database systems is crucial for protecting your privacy rights and ensuring your genetic information doesn't remain accessible indefinitely. Fortunately, you have…
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Motion to Withdraw a Guilty Plea
How to File a Motion to Withdraw a Plea in California Entering a guilty or no contest plea seemed like the right decision at the time, but now you realize the consequences are more severe than you understood. Filing a motion to withdraw a plea in California can provide a second chance to contest your…
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How Flock Cameras Are Used in California Criminal Investigations
A police stop may begin with an alert that the driver never sees. An officer receives notice that a camera recorded a plate connected to a stolen vehicle, an outstanding warrant, a reported crime, or a prior investigation. Minutes later, the vehicle may be surrounded, searched, or followed to another location. Flock cameras and automatic…
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Motion to Reduce Your Bail
Filing for Bond Reduction: Step-by-Step Struggling to afford bail after an arrest? Bond reduction could be your path to freedom without the crushing financial burden. California law gives you the right to challenge excessive bail amounts, but navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with the right preparation and understanding…