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In 1988, California enacted legislation known as the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act (STEP). The goal of STEP is to crack down on gang violence involving alleged members and affiliates of the Crips, the Bloods, MS-13, and other gangs and sects that are active i...
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Apr
California’s penal code distinguishes between several different crimes involving the neglect or abuse of children. Some of these crimes are misdemeanors, while others are charged as felonies, which are more serious and have greater consequences. Child abuse can be charged as a...
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Apr
Some states treat driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI), like a traffic offense. However, DUI has the potential to be charged as a felony in California, which takes an aggressive approach to drunk driving by enforcing tough penalties that can in...
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Apr
California is consistently ranked as one of the worst states in the country for gun owners. That is because California enforces extremely strict and complex gun control laws, violations of which can result in devastating criminal penalties. Carrying a concealed weapon, which i...
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Apr
Burglary is an extremely serious crime in California. If you are found guilty of committing burglary, you could face thousands of dollars in fines and up to six years in prison. Depending on the situation, you also risk receiving a felony record, which can have negative conseq...
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Apr
Over a million people are arrested every year in California. However, not all of these people go on to be charged with crimes. While the terms “arrested” and “charged” are sometimes used interchangeably, being arrested does not necessarily mean that the person has been, or wil...
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Apr
If one of your loved ones was recently arrested and is now in custody at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, contact our Ventura County drug possession lawyers right away for a free consultation. We may be able to help with bail-related matters while fighting the...
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Apr
Movies and TV shows tend to focus on the trial stage of the court process, but in reality, many California criminal cases never make it to trial. There are actually several hearings which precede trial, with one of the earliest and most critical being the arraignment. In this...
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Apr
As any experienced Ventura criminal defense attorneycan tell you, many criminal cases in California (and nationwide) never make it to the trial stage. There are numerous reasons criminal charges might not reach trial, such as being dropped or dismissed beforehand. But who has...
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Apr
The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois California’s Criminal Law Attorney Ron Bamieh as 3 Years 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys is a third...
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Apr
Addresses of the Courts in Ventura, East Valley and Santa Barbara 800 South Victoria, Ventura CA 93009 – Hall of Justice 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 93036 – Juvenile Justice Center. 3855-F Alamo Street Simi Valley, California 93063 – Simi Valley- East Valle...
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Apr
It never hurts to dress nicely, especially when your future is at stake. You may not have a three-piece suit, but you probably own “church clothes. ” Show the court respect by treating it seriously and dressing the part. Steer clear of t-shirts, shorts, and offensive clothing...
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