07

Apr

What is the Punishment for Resisting Arrest in California?

Earlier this month, 20-year-old Ventura resident Juan Plascencia was charged with felony resisting arrest after allegedly punching a police officer during a pursuit on foot through the campus of St. Bonaventure High School. When the officer caught up to Plascencia near the inte...

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07

Apr

Over 160 Arrested in California ICE “Surge,” Including Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties

Just over 160 people were arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers over a five-day “surge” focused on counties in Southern California, including Ventura County and Santa Barbara County. Virtually every individual arrested had a record of pr...

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11

Apr

What to Do if Your Child Was Arrested for Heroin Possession in Ventura, CA

According to a recent study, people in their twenties accounted for nearly half of all heroin-related E. R. admissions involving Ventura County residents during 2016. With heroin abuse on the rise among young people, this demographic is also starting to account for greater...

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07

Apr

How Prop 64 Affects California Marijuana Laws and Inmates Sentenced for Drug Crimes

If you're a regular reader of our legal blog, you may recall that, back in November, we published an article discussing how Proposition 64 - otherwise known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act – would affect inmates who were previously sentenced to jail or prison ...

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07

Apr

New Year Begins with Fatal Oxnard Car Accident

2017 got off to a tragic start in Oxnard, California, where a 27-year-old victim was killed in a fatal car accident just days after New Year's. Our Ventura car accident lawyers report more on the story. One Death, Multiple Injuries in Oxnard Collision with Commercial Truc...

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07

Apr

What to Do if Your Son or Daughter Was Arrested in Ventura County

Being arrested is an intimidating and nerve-wracking experience, even for adults. For teenagers, who are considered juveniles if under the age of 18, the process is even more frightening and stressful. The anxiety and fear are even worse when juveniles and their family members do...

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11

Apr

Information for Parents and Family Members About Ventura County Juvenile Court

Criminal charges always create fear and anxiety. But when the defendant is your own son or daughter, the worry and uncertainty can be totally overwhelming. You want to protect your child's future, but you don’t know where to go, who to turn to, or what to do...

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07

Apr

Bail Bond Companies in Ventura, California

Bail can be extremely expensive in California, sometimes climbing into the tens of thousands of dollars. However, if you are unable to afford posting bail for your loved one, you may be able to use a bail bond. Our Ventura criminal defense attorneys provide addresses, hours, and...

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11

Apr

Information for Defendants About Ventura Superior Court

California has the largest court system in the United States. Navigating this vast system can feel very confusing and overwhelming for defendants and their loved ones. In an effort to help educate defendants and their family members about how California's courts wor...

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07

Apr

5 Defense Strategies to Get DUI Charges Dropped in California

Whether you call it drunk driving, intoxicated driving, or driving under the influence, DUI is a serious crime to be charged with in California. If you are convicted, you could be jailed, fined, and deprived of your driver's license, among other penalties. A conviction wil...

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07

Apr

When Can You Get Compensated for a Motorcycle Accident in California?

According to the California Highway Patrol, more than 872,000 motorcycles were registered in California as of 2013, while over 1. 3 million people were licensed to operate motorcycles. Motorcycling is certainly a popular pastime here in the Golden State, whose winding shoreline...

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11

Apr

How to File a Restraining Order in Ventura County

Also known as a protective order, a restraining order is a court order that restricts the restrained party (the “respondent”) from engaging in certain behaviors, such as coming to certain locations or having contact with certain people. However, there are several ...

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