Police Stops and Your Rights
tips on safely interacting with police during stops Knowing your duties, rights, and law enforcement objectives can help you safely navigate an encounter with law… Read More »Police Stops and Your Rights
California Criminal Defense Blog
Firearm Prohibition for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Firearm Prohibition Current law places a ten year firearm prohibition on person convicted of certain violent crimes. Basically, this means a person cannot own, possess,… Read More »Firearm Prohibition for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Assembly Bill 931 Aims to Reduce Use of Deadly Force by Police
Current Status of Assembly Bill 931 As of October 16, 2018, Assembly Bill 931 is in the Senate Rules Committee of the California State legislature.… Read More »Assembly Bill 931 Aims to Reduce Use of Deadly Force by Police
When Do SB 1437 Changes to Felony Murder Rule Start?
Felony Murder Rule Relaxed by Senate Bill 1437 On September 30, 2018, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1437 into law. SB 1437 relaxed the felony… Read More »When Do SB 1437 Changes to Felony Murder Rule Start?
Assembly Bill 1511 – Bringing Back Property Crime Enhancements
***As of September 29, 2018, Assembly Bill 1511 is awaiting decision by Governor Brown.*** Assembly Bill 1511 Assembly Bill 1511 would impose sentencing enhancements for… Read More »Assembly Bill 1511 – Bringing Back Property Crime Enhancements
Senate Bill 1142 – Changing How Jails Release Inmates
Senate Bill 1142 Senate Bill 1142, also known as “The Getting Home Safe Act,” would change how inmates are released from county jail. Changes Proposed… Read More »Senate Bill 1142 – Changing How Jails Release Inmates
Senate Bill 1437 – Eliminating Felony Murder in California
Senate Bill 1437 Senate Bill 1437 would amend the penal code to more equitably sentence offenders according to their involvement in the crime. Specifically, to… Read More »Senate Bill 1437 – Eliminating Felony Murder in California
Senate Bill 620 Relaxes California’s Firearm Enhancements
Senate Bill 620 Signed into Law Senate Bill 620 was signed into law on October 11, 2017. The law gives judges the authority to strike… Read More »Senate Bill 620 Relaxes California’s Firearm Enhancements
Can Police Search if They Smell Marijuana?
Can Police Search Me if They Smell Marijuana? With some exceptions, police may not search a suspect or his/her property solely because they smell marijuana.… Read More »Can Police Search if They Smell Marijuana?
Prop 47 Case Law Update
What is Prop 47? Prop 47 makes certain drug and property offenses under $950 a misdemeanor. Prop 47 Case Law Prop 47 was passed on… Read More »Prop 47 Case Law Update