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If you are the victim of a car accident and are wondering whether you should accept the other party’s offer to settle privately, without involving the insurances companies, you might turn to Google for advice. Unfortunately, many of the results that turn up are user...
Fatal Mauling In April, a 63 year old woman was attacked by a pack of pit bulls while jogging in her home town a few miles outside of Los Angeles. The horrific story caught national media attention and has since been reported across the country. According to...
On April 25, the California Assembly passed AB 1401 which would allow lawfully present immigrants to serve on state juries. As of this writing, the bill is making its way through the state Senate. While the bill’s ultimate fate is unknown, its mere introduction...
Governor Brown challenges California prison reform For decades, California’s prison system has been out of compliance with basic human rights requirements. Over the last 10 years, the system has been operating near 200% of its design capacity. This severe overcrowding...
Right to a Speedy Trial Many people are aware of at least some of their constitutional rights during a criminal investigation. They know less, however, about the trial process. This is partly because a large portion of suspects are either released or take a plea-deal...
Post Arrest Rights Two weeks ago I wrote about some of the rights suspects have leading up to, and during, an arrest. Today I am going to continue that train of thought by discussing some important suspect rights after an arrest. No one likes getting arrested, that...
By now most people have heard at least a little about the ongoing investigation and trial of Oscar Pistorius, famous track star, who is accused of shooting his model girlfriend in cold blood. At times, the story trumps even the best Soap-Opera Hollywood has to offer;...
Reflecting on the astonishing tragedy surrounding the rampage of former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, my thoughts go out to the victims of Dorner’s rampage. In particular, I'm thankful for the heroic efforts of the officers who finally tracked Dorner down and ended...
Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants? A new California law took effect January 1, 2013 giving certain undocumented residents the right to obtain a driver’s license. Signed by Governor Brown late last year, AB 2189 authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles...
