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Apr
Sex offenses are subject to some of California’s toughest criminal penalties, and rape is among the most serious sex crimes a person can be accused of committing. Mere allegations of rape can destroy your professional reputation, damage your personal relationships, and create...
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Apr
Possession of controlled substances for personal use is also known as “simple” possession. However, do not let this term deceive you: a “simple” possession conviction can lead to consequences that are anything but simple. You can be heavily fined, incarcerated, and placed on p...
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Apr
You’ve been tempted, just go ahead and admit it. We all have, even on a lark or as a dare. My thoughts have always been, Hmm, I wonder if this really works; I’ve been looking at this thing for years and haven’t heard it go off once – how do I know it’s working? Maybe someone s...
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Apr
Was your personal property seized by the Oxnard Police Department, the Ventura Police Department, or another police department in California? If so, you may be able to get the seized property back. However, in order to do so effectively, you must know if your property was seiz...
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Apr
An attorney accuses a driver of being negligent when the driver ran into the client's rear bumper. But what does the word “negligence,” which so frequently arises in personal injury cases, actually mean? In short, it is a manner in which we can describe and p...
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Apr
Possession of alcohol on a beach or elsewhere may be prohibited by law. Depending on your location, the law may be referred to as an “open container” violation. If you have been charged with public intoxication, public possession of alcohol, or other alcohol-related ...
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Apr
Cal. Penal Code § 311. 11 relates that in California, any person who knowingly possesses any material involving the use of a person under 18 years of age, knowing that the matter depicts a person under 18 years of age personally engaging in or simulating sexual conduct, is guil...
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Apr
According to the FBI’s 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment, “[T]he West and North Central regions [of the United States] — particularly Arizona, California, and Illinois — boast the highest number of gang members. ” Additionally, certain areas of California and other states “r...
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Apr
A California hit and run accident can leave you feeling lost and hopeless, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries as a result. However, with help from an experienced Ventura car accident lawyer, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills...
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Apr
There is a common misconception that domestic violence (DV) is a specific crime, like robbery, manslaughter, or sexual assault. In fact, the term “domestic violence” has a broad meaning and includes many different criminal offenses under California law. When a crime has an ele...
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Apr
Whether you refer to it as drunk driving, intoxicated driving, or driving under the influence, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is both illegal and extremely dangerous, not only for the intoxicated driver and their passengers, but also for the motorists around them. Th...
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Apr
California ballot propositions allow voters to make their voices heard on a variety of legal and social issues. Several rapidly upcoming propositions, which Californians will vote on this November, deal with the criminal justice system, and therefore have a direct impact upon ...
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