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Personal Injury Lawyer Might Assist You in Difficult Circumstances

Currently, maybe you have met with a mishap or a job-related injury and so; you\’re searching the web to have more information on personal injuries and personal injury lawyers. The matter is, already the method of engaging a lawyer is nerve-racking and complex one so much so that once you are able to, you would […]

Consenting to One Vehicle Search Can Mean Consenting to Multiple Searches

The general rule concerning any search without a warrant is that the search is presumed illegal. It is a liberty invasion. Once a defendant shows that the search was conducted without a warrant, the burden shifts to the prosecution to show an exception to the general rule applies. Voluntary consent to a search is one […]

Conviction Reversed For Mailing Criminal Threats

Kurt William Havelock was convicted in an Arizona federal court of violating 18 U.S.C.

Pandering Conviction Upheld Even When Victim is Already a Prostitute

While it may seem counterintuitive to some, one can be convicted of pandering in violation of California Penal Code

Judge May Prohibit Medical Marijuana Use as a Condition of Probation

It is increasingly common for judges nowadays to specify to a defendant being placed on probation that he or she cannot use marijuana. Defendants often respond quickly, “but I have a medical marijuana card, Your Honor.” The judge says, “Sir (or Ma’am), I repeat, you cannot use marijuana in any way, shape or form as […]

Lifetime Requirement to Register as Sex Offender Not Eliminated When Felony Conviction Reduced to Misdemeanor

Over about a one month period in late 2006, Defendant Brian Roger Kennedy engaged in a sexually explicit Internet conversation with an undercover San Jose police officer. Kennedy believed the other half of his conversation was 13 years old and named “Tiffany.” Kennedy sent “Tiffany” a picture of his erect penis, as well as videos […]

Romero Motion Denied on Case Involving Multiple Strikes From Same Incident

In 1999, Darlene Vargas was convicted of both carjacking and robbery arising out of her role in the theft by force of a car. In late December, 2008, Defendant faced charges of burglary, grand theft and receiving stolen property. In the complaint for this case, it was alleged that Vargas had the two prior convictions […]

Co-Owner of Computer Can Validly Consent to Search of Computer That Incriminated Other Owner of Child Pornography Charges

Kevin Stanley and his girlfriend, Tiana Stockbridge, lived together until the two broke up in 2004. While they were together, they co-owned a computer, which they each used. Stanley had a password to his “half” of the computer and his files. Stockbridge had a similar arrangement for her “half” of the computer. In 2004, Stanley […]

California Federal Court Errs in Imposing Residency Restriction on Man Who Has Illegal Sex Overseas

In both state and federal court, it is common for courts to impose probation conditions that prohibit sex offenders from living near certain areas that might cause the offender to relapse and endanger the public. In sex offender cases involving an adult and a child victim, courts can impose rather tough residency requirements. In 2004, […]

A "No Contest" Plea to New Criminal Charges Can Constitute a Probation Violation, So Be Careful

Our office often receives phone calls from folks with a sense of panic in their voice. The caller explains that he or she is on probation and “picked up a new case.” The person is concerned that if they are convicted on the “new case,” they will be found in violation of their probation and […]