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New Law Would Reduce Penalty for Simple Drug Possession
The California State Senate is considering a bill introduced by State Senator Mark Leno that would reduce the penalty for simple drug possession from a possible felony to a misdemeanor only, and would eliminate the recent trend of lengthy prison … Continue reading
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Faulty Blood Alcohol Breath Tests
The past two weeks have seen a lot of news about faulty breath tests and the effect on DUI convictions. The San Francisco Public Defender Office discovered that the San Francisco Police Department had been falsifying the calibration records for … Continue reading
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CPA Licenses and the Duty to Report Convictions
What Must You Disclose When Applying for Initial CPA License in California or When Reapplying After License Lapsed? When applying for your initial CPA license in California, you must disclose any and all convictions—felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions—only minor traffic infractions … Continue reading
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Stopped for a DUI in California: What to do next
Being stopped for DUI in California is a frightening and often a confusing experience. If you drink and you own a car, you should take precautions to avoid driving under the influence. If you have been drinking, it can be … Continue reading
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Texting While Driving In California – Can I while stopped at a light?
San Mateo Traffic Defense Attorney Texting while driving in California is prohibits even while stopped at a light or stop sign, said a California Appeal Court this month. The court heard a case appealed by Carl Nelson, who admitted to … Continue reading
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50% Off Old, Unpaid Traffic Tickets in California!
From January 1-June 30, 2012, Santa Clara County is offering half-off unpaid traffic tickets if the fine is paid off in six months. To qualify for this deep discount, the ticket must be considerably overdue and you must meet these … Continue reading
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Warrantless Search for Marijuana—It Can’t Be Based on Smell Alone
An unwarranted police search based only on the odor of drugs is not legal, according to a California appeal court. The case involved the police opening a shipped package that smelled strongly of pot. A FedEx employee smelled what she … Continue reading
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Realignment Laws in San Mateo
New Sentencing in San Mateo County Criminal sentences are changing throughout California since S.B. 109, commonly called “Realignment,” has begun to be implemented. The goal of realignment is to stop sending low-level offenders to prison and to reduce the state … Continue reading
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Protect Your Computer and Phone from Illegal Police Searches
EFF Releases ‘Know Your Digital Rights’ Guide to Your Constitutional Liberties San Francisco – Your computer, your phone, and your other digital devices hold vast amounts of personal information about you and your family. Can police officers enter your home … Continue reading
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Group seeks initiative to reform Three Strikes Law
By Tracey Kaplan tkaplan@mercurynews.com A coalition led by a group of Stanford University lawyers intends to put an initiative on the November 2012 ballot to reform California’s Three Strikes Law, the harshest such sentencing law in the nation. The group … Continue reading
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