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If the police are investigating you, it’s good to know about the fruit of the poisonous tree. This is a legal doctrine that offers you some protection in certain situations. It helps to hold the police accountable. Essentially, the fruit of the poisonous tree is...
Securing bail while you are on trial can be a great relief. There is just something about being free to carry on with your life. But bail is never an end to your legal troubles. One of the conditions you must meet while on bail is appearing in court for your trial or...
Those who caused or contributed to the accidental death of another person should consider themselves in trouble. In California, involuntary manslaughter is often charged as a felony, meaning a strong defense may be the best way to improve your situation. With an...
People who are being detained or interrogated by police officers have very specific rights that must be complied with. One of these requirements is that cops read the individual their Miranda rights. This is a list of specific rights that are contained within the...
In an effort to predict where crimes will occur, some police departments have turned to computer models. This is often referred to as predictive policing. The algorithm looks at the data and predicts what types of crimes will occur and where they will take place. This...
It’s scary to be charged with a crime when you’re facing an uncertain future. When an offer for a plea deal comes through from the prosecutor, it may seem like a bargain in comparison. At least your ordeal will be over, right? Not so fast. Most people don’t realize...
When the police question you, they expect you to be honest with them. You may assume that this expectation goes both ways. You also expect the police officers to be honest as the two of you talk about the situation that has occurred. But this is a dangerous assumption...
California has been a leader in progressive cannabis policy for decades. As one of the first states to legalize cannabis both for medicinal and recreational use by adults, California has had to implement laws to protect the public. These have included laws against...
People often assume that they simply have to go along with a police officer whenever they’re given an instruction. If the officer comes to your house and tells you that they want to come inside, you assume that they’re in charge and you have to let them in. But do...
As you may know, there is an exemption for people under 21 who drink alcohol as a part of religious services. People under 21 could partake in a small glass of wine, for example, during a Catholic service and not be in violation of the underage drinking laws. What...