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DUI
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Mar 21, 2018
How a California DUI Affects Employment
Aug 13, 2018
Why DUIs Increase During Summertime
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How DUI Can Negatively Impact Education
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New California Traffic Laws in 2019
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How Law Enforcement Detects Impaired Motorists
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Is It a Crime to Be Drunk in Public in California?
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How to Fight a DUI Charge for Prescription Drugs
Jun 20, 2020
What Happens When You Refuse a Chemical Test?
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How to Get a Restricted License in California
Oct 12, 2021
Can I Get My DUI Reduced in California?
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Commercial DUI in California
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Alcohol-Related Offenses Associated with Underage DUI in CA
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Habitual Traffic Offender in California
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Police Misconduct at a Glance
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Crimes That May Hurt Your US Immigration Status
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Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
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Hazing in California
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Swatting in California
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Hate Crimes in California
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Alternatives to Incarceration
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2019 College Admission Scandal Update
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Nov 25, 2021
Resisting Arrest in California
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May 10, 2021
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Federal Plea Agreement Sentencing Guidelines
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Jan 5, 2021
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Jan 14, 2021
Asset Forfeiture in Criminal Cases
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Jan 29, 2021
How Reliable Is DNA Evidence?
Feb 2, 2021
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Victim Restitution in Criminal Cases
Mar 12, 2021
Fraud Related to COVID-19 Vaccines
Mar 15, 2021
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Apr 1, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021
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Apr 15, 2021
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Apr 15, 2021
Aiding and Abetting Elements
May 20, 2021
Penalties for Child Pornography in CA
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Benefits of Drug Courts in CA
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Heat & Crime: Does Temperature Affect Crime Rates?
Jul 13, 2021
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Jul 22, 2021
Is Driving Barefoot Illegal in California?
Aug 3, 2016
What Happens During Sentencing?
Aug 31, 2016
How DUI Conviction Impacts College Life
Oct 31, 2016
Charged with DUI on Halloween?
Feb 8, 2018
What to Expect in Criminal Court
Feb 22, 2018
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Dec 26, 2016
Top DUI Defenses: Part 1
Dec 28, 2016
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Dec 30, 2016
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Jan 6, 2017
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Jan 19, 2017
Common Problems with DUI Blood Tests
Mar 31, 2017
Can I Be Arrested for Drugs That Aren't Mine?
Apr 12, 2017
How Do Expungements Work?
May 18, 2017
Stages of Money Laundering
Jun 13, 2017
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Do Police Need a Warrant to Make an Arrest?
Aug 1, 2017
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Nov 27, 2017
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Feb 15, 2019
Can I Get Convicted in CA for Texting Someone to Commit Suicide?
Feb 19, 2019
California Revenge Porn Laws
Dec 6, 2018
Shoplifting Over the Holidays
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Does Self-Defense Apply to My Assault Case in California?
Sep 6, 2018
California Ends Cash Bail System
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Oct 31, 2018
What You Should Do if the Police Want to Search Your Home
Nov 23, 2018
Are Felons Able to Vote in California?
Aug 20, 2018
What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?
Jun 18, 2018
Wet Reckless vs DUI
Jun 22, 2018
Can a DUI Conviction Result in Deportation?
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What Crimes Can Lead to Deportation in California?
Jul 3, 2018
Are Fireworks Legal in Santa Barbara?
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Arraignment: How Do I Plead?
Mar 28, 2018
Can the Police Search Your Vehicle Without a Warrant?
Apr 23, 2018
What is a Wobbler?
Apr 30, 2018
What is a Plea Bargain?
May 22, 2018
How Does Bail Work?
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How Can I Check If I Have a Warrant in California?
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Disturbing the Peace in California
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Why You Should Avoid Chatting About Your Criminal Case
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What Should I Do If I’m Arrested for Felony Burglary in Santa Barbara?
Oct 31, 2022
What Is Pretrial Supervised Release?
Nov 9, 2022
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Nov 18, 2022
Can I Go to Prison for Manufacturing DMT in California?
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What Should I Do if I’m Arrested for Shoplifting in California?
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The Criminal Consequences of Shoplifting in California: Everything You Need to Know
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Dec 30, 2022
What Are the Penalties for Tax Evasion in California?
Jan 10, 2023
What if I’m Charged with Kidnapping in California?
Jan 17, 2023
Can I Go to Jail for Failing to Pay My Debts in California?
Jan 24, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Fleeing the Scene of a Crime in California?
Jan 31, 2023
What if I’m Charged as an Accessory to a Crime in California?
Feb 7, 2023
What Acts Are Considered to Be Fraud in California?
Feb 14, 2023
I’ve Been Arrested for Fraud in California. Now What?
Feb 21, 2023
What Are the Defenses for a Fraud Charge in California?
Feb 28, 2023
What Are the Penalties if You’re Convicted of Fraud in California?
Mar 17, 2023
What Should I Do if I’m Charged with Serving Alcohol to a Minor in California?
Mar 31, 2023
What Should I Do if I’m Charged with Domestic Abuse in California?
Apr 5, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Extortion in California?
Apr 12, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Forgery in California?
Apr 19, 2023
Is It Illegal to Possess a Ghost Gun in California?
Apr 26, 2023
What Is Considered Entrapment in California?
May 9, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Securities Fraud in California?
May 16, 2023
Can I Go to Jail if I’m Convicted of Phishing in California?
May 23, 2023
What Should I Do if I’m Charged with Indecent Exposure in California?
May 30, 2023
Can I Be Arrested for Giving My Prescription Drugs to a Friend in California?
Jun 5, 2023
Can I Be Charged with Arson for Accidentally Starting a Fire in California?
Jun 12, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Receiving Stolen Property in California?
Jun 19, 2023
Can I Be Arrested for Cyberstalking in California?
Jun 26, 2023
What Types of Crimes Can Be Expunged in California?
Jul 10, 2023
What Are the Penalties for Faking Your Death in California?
Jul 17, 2023
How Can I Tell if a Search Warrant Is Real?
Jul 24, 2023
What Is the Difference Between Auto Burglary and Grand Theft Auto?
Jul 31, 2023
What Happens if I Pretend to Go Missing in California?
Aug 10, 2023
Is It Illegal to Bury a Person Who Died of Natural Causes without Reporting It to Authorities in California?
Aug 17, 2023
California Self-Defense Laws: Is It Against the Law to Assault a Robber?
Aug 24, 2023
What Can Happen if I’m Charged with Sending Someone Threatening Text Messages in California?
Aug 31, 2023
Can I Face Criminal Charges if My Dog Attacks Someone in California?
Sep 8, 2023
Can I Be Arrested if I Accidentally Hit a Pedestrian with My Car in California?
Sep 15, 2023
What Should I Do if I’m Arrested for Looting in California?
Sep 22, 2023
What Should I Do if I’m Facing Child Pornography Charges in California?
Sep 29, 2023
What Are the Defenses for an Elder Abuse Charge in California?
Oct 6, 2023
What Is Pre-File Intervention & How Can It Help?
Oct 6, 2023
What Are California’s Ameliorative Sentencing Laws?
Oct 6, 2023
What Are Domestic Violence Crimes in California?
Oct 6, 2023
What Is an Accessory After the Fact?
Drug Crimes
Sep 14, 2022
Is Codeine Illegal in California?
Jan 26, 2022
Cocaine Possession in California
Feb 24, 2022
What If I'm Convicted of Federal Drug Trafficking?
Sep 20, 2018
California Lawmakers Vote to Help Expunge Past Weed Convictions
Feb 26, 2019
4 Common Drug Possession Defenses
Mar 24, 2017
How Prop 64 Has Changed California's Drug Possession Laws
Sep 28, 2021
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in CA
Dec 16, 2020
Increased Alcohol & Substance Use in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mar 30, 2019
Pretrial Diversion for Drug Crimes in CA
Jan 15, 2020
Racial Profiling & DUI stops
Immigration
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May 8, 2018
Supreme Court Ruled Immigrants Could Continue to Be Detained Indefinitely
Jan 6, 2020
How a New Law Makes It Harder to Get a Green Card
Jul 23, 2020
Stopped by ICE? You Have Rights.
Sep 17, 2020
Constitution Day & Citizenship Day
Oct 5, 2021
DHS Announces Proposed Rule to Protect DACA
Aug 5, 2021
EB-2 Green Cards
Mar 8, 2021
8-Year Path to Citizenship Under Biden’s Immigration Bill
Mar 7, 2018
Federal Government Sues California Over Sanctuary State Policies
Dec 4, 2017
How Can I Claim Asylum?
Dec 8, 2017
Can I Appeal Deportation?
Dec 14, 2017
Do Undocumented Immigrants Have Constitutional Rights?
Dec 28, 2017
The Deportation Process in U.S. Immigration Court
Jan 18, 2018
Re-Registration Period for Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status Now Open
Jan 19, 2018
Re-Registration Period for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status Now Open
Jan 22, 2018
USCIS Will Send Email Notifications to H-2A Petitioners
Jan 23, 2018
Apply for Your 2019 H-1B Visa Now!
Mar 28, 2019
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid on Immigration Forms
Dec 20, 2018
Trump Administration Says Asylum Seekers Must Stay in Mexico While Claims Are Processed
Dec 27, 2018
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Asylum Ban
Jan 9, 2019
The Government Shutdown & Immigration Matters
Jan 16, 2019
2019 Changes to Immigration Policy
Sep 27, 2018
Why You Need an Immigration Lawyer
Oct 11, 2018
Federal Judge Rules TPS Program Must Continue for Immigrants from 4 Countries
Oct 18, 2018
Trump Propose Rule to Deny Green Card to Immigrants Who Accept Public Benefits
Nov 28, 2018
Can I Lose My Green Card After Divorce?
Nov 19, 2018
Democrats Take Back House: What It Means for Immigration
Jun 12, 2018
Sessions Restricts Domestic and Gang Violence from Asylum Claims
Apr 9, 2018
Cap for FY 2019 H-1B Visas Has Been Reached
Apr 16, 2018
The Sad Reality of Immigration Courts
Aug 31, 2018
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Deportation Hearing
Feb 16, 2022
FAQs About Green Cards
May 4, 2022
Can the Violence Against Women Act Help Me Avoid Deportation?
Mar 23, 2022
FAQs About Marriage Green Cards
Apr 6, 2022
What Are the Most Common Reasons for Deportation?
DACA
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May 1, 2018
Federal Judge Orders U.S. to Continue DACA
Jan 24, 2018
USCIS Updates DACA Instructions to Reflect Recent Federal Government Actions
May 4, 2021
How Does DACA Help the US Economy?
May 14, 2021
How Do I Prepare for My Green Card Interview?
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California New Laws for 2018
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Violent Crimes
Sep 25, 2021
3 Types of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in CA
Dec 14, 2021
Assault vs. Aggravated Assault in California
Dec 21, 2021
Different Types of Battery Charges in California
Theft Crimes
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Burglary vs. Robbery in California
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Appeals
May 27, 2020
California Appeals Process: Common Standards of Review
Sex Crimes
Jan 21, 2022
Revenge Porn Laws in California
Jan 12, 2022
Prostitution Laws in California
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Solicitation of a Minor in California
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Is California Getting Rid of Traffic Ticket Late Fees?