August 5, 2020
Distinguishing Reasonable Suspicion And Probable Cause For A Stop
If a law enforcement officer is unable to explain how he or she reasonably came…
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August 3, 2020
Getting A Fresh Start Through Drug Diversion
Drug diversion programs give felony, non-violent substance-using offenders a fresh start. Riverside County operates four…
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July 30, 2020
About Police Misconduct That Is Excessive Force: “Police Brutality”
The conduct of the police in America has (once again) come under extreme scrutiny in…
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July 28, 2020
About Restraining Orders In California
California law allows victims of domestic violence to apply for an emergency restraining order or…
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July 24, 2020
Mistaken Identification And Wrongful Convictions
As one legal expert has commented, "When someone is accused of a crime he did…
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July 22, 2020
Measuring Progress In Mental Health Diversion Cases
Mental health diversion under Penal Code 1001.36 allows certain criminal defendants to avoid jail time…
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July 20, 2020
What Is A Certificate Of Rehabilitation?
A Certificate of Rehabilitation (“COR”) is a useful post-conviction tool available under California law. It…
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July 16, 2020
Restitution in Domestic Violence Cases
While victims typically seek restitution in cases involving larceny or DUI accidents, it is available whenever there is…
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July 14, 2020
Reducing A Felony To A Misdemeanor
Anyone who is convicted of a felony in American society faces significant burdens and hardships…
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July 14, 2020
About California Labor Code § 432.7
California employers are limited in what information they may ask job applicants about their criminal…
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