December 8, 2021
Governor Newsom Signs Sentence Enhancement Bill – SB 81
In early October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 81, a bill that contains guidelines…
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November 22, 2021
Penalties For Misdemeanor DUIs
Under California law, “driving under the influence” may be charged as either a misdemeanor or…
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October 22, 2021
List Of Mitigating And Aggravating Sentencing Circumstances
From 1917 to 1976, California used an indeterminate sentencing system, which allowed judges to sentence…
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June 21, 2021
AB 1509 Proposes Changes To Gun Enhancement Law In California
In early 2021, the Anti-Racism Sentencing Reform Act, also known as Assembly Bill 1509, was…
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May 17, 2021
Guide To New Changes In California Criminal Law
On January 1, 2021, many major criminal justice reforms took effect. One of the most…
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December 11, 2020
Consequences Of A “Wet” Plea Bargain
California motorists stopped and eventually found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol…
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December 3, 2020
What Is A Tahl Waiver?
When accused of criminal charges, every American has important constitutional rights that must be protected.…
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October 26, 2020
What Are Additional “Conditions of Probation” For A DUI?
Many DUI offenders are granted probation, which allows defendants to avoid incarceration. California imposes certain…
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October 22, 2020
What Is The Effect Of Realignment On Theft Offenses?
Proposition 47 created new misdemeanors and reclassified several felony theft offenses as misdemeanors. Proposition 47…
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October 8, 2020
Can Three-Strikes Defendants Get Parole?
Under California’s “three strikes” law in California Penal Code § 667, defendants may receive a…
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