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21-Jan-2020
A conviction for a first-time criminal offense—whether it’s a felony or a misdemeanor—can result in a jail or prison time, fines, and other penalties, including a criminal record that could follow you for the rest of your life. However, the courts understand that many first-time offenders suffer from addiction or mental health issues. In California, there are a few pretrial ...
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10-Jan-2020
On the morning of August 31, 2019, an 84-year-old Long Beach woman and her husband were dropped off at Pechanga Resort Casino near Temecula, CA. A half-hour later, around 8:00 am, police responded to a call saying that the woman was unconscious in a bathroom. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died of her injuries. During their investigation, law enforcement officers ...
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6-Jan-2020
When the new year—and new decade—begins on January 1, many new California laws will go into effect. Some of these laws deal with the criminal justice system. The following are several new California criminal justice laws in 2020: Juvenile hall age (SB 439) – Minor offenders who are 12 years of age can be sent to juvenile hall. A minor under 12 years old would be released to their ...
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