Dolan Law Offices 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyviolent crimes February 16, 2021 SB 1437 And California’s Felony Murder LawCalifornia SB 1437 became law on September 30, 2018. This California Senate bill changed California law…Read More
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