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20-Nov-2019
Companies throughout the United States host holiday office parties to celebrate the season and another year of productivity. Most of these parties include delicious food, open bars, as well as a dance floor and a DJ. But in recent years, many companies have scaled back on such parties. While some have limited the number of drinks each person receives or held the event on a weekday, others have ...
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8-Nov-2019
Whether you have been charged with a theft crime, a white-collar crime, or even a violent crime, you could also be charged with “criminal conspiracy.” In other words, you could be held criminally responsible for merely attempting to carry out a criminal offense. In order to be convicted of criminal conspiracy in California, the prosecution must prove the following three elements: The ...
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22-Oct-2019
Governor Gavin Newsom signed 25 bills on October 8, 2019, which address criminal justice reform in California. These new laws end some mandatory sentencing enhancements, make the expungement process easier, and ban law enforcement officials from having body cameras equipped with facial recognition technology. The following are some of the notable measures signed the Gov. Newsom: AB 1076 – ...
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6-Oct-2019
From festive gatherings with loved ones and travel plans to gift shopping and home decorating, the holidays are a joyous and busy time of year. On the other hand, the season is also associated with an increase in criminal activity. If you happen to make a mistake, not only does it put a damper on your holiday spirit, but it can also lead to criminal charges. The following are some of the common ...
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1-Oct-2019
Whether you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense, a permanent criminal record can make it difficult to move on with your life. That is why it is important to spend time and money to seek record expungement to finally put the past behind you for good. Expungement is a legal process in which a criminal conviction, charge, or arrest is erased. Once a record is expunged, you can ...
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1-Oct-2019
Former-Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 1391 into law in 2018, raising the age limit to 16 years old for juveniles to be tried as adults for certain crimes. The new law took effect on January 1, 2019. Difference Between Old Law & New Law According to the pervious law, a judge could decide whether a juvenile offender under 16 years of age should face legal proceedings in adult court. Now, no minor ...
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