7 Things You Need To Know About Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Laws Whereas the Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Laws have been in place for close to 17 years, it is still quite hazy to a majority of people. The laws were enacted and approved by the congress in 1996 under a compassionate act. The idea…
Alhambra traffic court is set to close on May 15, 2013 due to the budget crunch facing the Los Angeles Superior Court. Closures of many courthouses have been rumored and announced over the last few months and this is the latest news from the Alhambra traffic court. As of May 15th, all traffic…
California Penal Code section 148. (a) (1) says in relevant part that every person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand…
There are several laws in effect in the city of Los Angeles that apply to underage teens and minors. Some of these laws may often be violated due to the ignorance of some of the residents about what the law says. These Los Angeles California underage laws include the following: 1. Underage citizens of the…
Westminster Courthouse and it’s Courtrooms. Westminster Courthouse has many different functions. The courthouse handles criminal cases, landlord tenant, civil restraining orders, and traffic cases. Since I am a criminal defense attorney, I will only talk about the criminal and traffic cases at the Westminster Courthouse. Traffic Cases at the Westminster Courthouse. Traffic cases at the Westminster…
It may be a difficult experience for an individual to receive a first offense misdemeanor in California. As a person who may be facing such a case, you may feel confused, lost, or unsure of your next step. No doubt, you have questions on where to go next, or what the possible legal ramifications may…
An article published in the Daily Breeze printed January 1, 2002, details the overturning of a convicted Robber. After serving 2 years, George Lopez was released from prison. All charges were dismissed. “Lopez was convicted after witnesses identified him as the gunman in the robbery at Commercial Credit Corp. But jurors were never told that…
Guest post on “What are the Laws in California for Prosecuting a Teenager as an Adult?” is by Christopher J McCann an Orange County DUI Lawyer Different states have different laws governing teenagers and/or minors. Age of adulthood can vary from one state to another as well. In California, teenagers who are at the age…
An LA Times article “New Evidence Wins Man His Freedom” published October 20, 2001, details the victory of a Santa Ana patron who was wrongly accused of a street robbery. Richard Eddie Perez was a victim of coincidences. A victim spotted Perez on the street and pointed him out saying that he was the man…
Information on the Marijuana DUI Test California Being pulled-over can be a scary and even traumatic experience. To be asked to take a chemical test in order to detect the presence of other substances in your body may be even more likely to shake you. As its more common for officers to ask for tests…
