714-997-4400Gun Violence Restraining Orders
The right to keep and bear arms is protected in the United States Constitution under the Second Amendment. One does not have to be a legal scholar to understand that the 2nd Amendment is hot button topic. While there are many different facets to the debate about firearms, from the types of guns that people […]
Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018
California Proposition 47 reduced certain felonies to misdemeanors with the aim of shorter prison sentences for less severe offenses and more extended stays for more severe crimes. The hope is to reduce the state’s prison population, and there is little evidence to support an idea that Prop 47 emboldens criminals, as some people suggest. The […]
Prop. 69, DNA, and the Golden State Killer
Former policeman Joseph James DeAngelo was charged this week with capital murder in the killing of Katie and Brian Maggiore. Otherwise known as the “Golden State Killer” or “Original Night Stalker,” authorities believe that DeAngelo is responsible for the murders of 12 people and raped around 50 women from Sacramento to Orange County, according to […]
Criminal Justice Reform vs Victims’ Rights
A series of bills have been signed into California law aimed at reducing the state’s prison population. While many activists are favor of criminal justice reform, the families of victims are not the biggest fans, naturally. There are concerns that victims’ families are not getting a fair deal when it comes to reforms that could […]
California Criminal Justice Reform
If you are a regular reader of our blog posts, then you are probably aware that California has made some significant changes regarding criminal justice reform, early release and redesignating the classification of certain crimes. It’s no secret that the Golden State is known for progressive thinking, which is likely the reason that voters approved […]
Menendez Brothers Reunite
It’s been an unusual time regarding high profile criminal cases in California of late in both reality and fiction, Charles Manson died last November in Bakersfield, California for instance. In recent years, television studios have brought criminal cases that made national news back into the spotlight, with The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime […]
Criminal History, Sexual Harassment, and Cannabis Legislation
It is only April, and people are already gearing up to vote in November. While elected leaders are worth careful consideration, legislation can have lasting effects for years to come. With that in mind, we felt it of significant value to share with you some bills that could be of great importance to the people […]
Driving High on Marijuana in California
“If I don’t know how much marijuana I can consume and safely drive, how can I be held to a standard that it’s unsafe to drive?” Lt. Rob Sharpe, who works for the Washington State Patrol’s impaired driving unit, asks The Los Angeles Times. Answering the above question is a thorn in the side of […]
California Leads Nation With Inmate Education
Education opportunities exist for people serving time in California penal institutions. Although, taking advantage of college courses wasn’t nearly as easy as it is today, due to legislation approved three years ago. Thanks to Senate Bill 1391, the Golden State leads the nation in inmate education, according to a new report from Stanford Criminal Justice […]