714-997-4400Prop 57 Means Early Parole, For Some
In November 2016, voters in California opted to give some criminal offenders a second chance, voting in favor of Proposition 57. Individuals who’ve used their time behind bars wisely, i.e., good behavior and pursuing higher education, now have a better shot at achieving parole. Prop 57 is intended for nonviolent offenders, and by this law […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Christmas
Christmas Eve is around the corner, a time for celebration and jubilation. It’s not a secret that Christmas is a time of heavy imbibing for adults across America. Scores of parties, friends, family and booze; what could go wrong? If you’ve ever been convicted of a DUI in the state of California, you know exactly […]
Moving Forward With Cannabis Legalization
Ready, or not, cannabis legalization goes into effect at the start of the New Year, which means big changes in a multibillion-dollar industry. California is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to the drug, being the first state to pass medical marijuana legislation in 1996. While the state lagged behind others in the […]
Stanford Swimmer Appeals Conviction
It seems like everyone is discussing sexual assault these days, especially those on college campuses, in Hollywood, and at the White House. It’s fair to say that at no other time in modern history has the conversation been so fierce or have so many women found the courage to speak out against their assailants. This […]
Wrongfully Convicted Man Pardoned
A Simi Valley mother and son were killed in 1978, leading to the arrest and eventual conviction of Craig Richard Coley in 1980. This month Governor Jerry Brown pardoned Mr. Coley after DNA testing revealed that the now 70-year old inmate was wrongly convicted, KTLA reports. Coley was serving a life sentence (without the possibility […]
Recourse for Marijuana Convictions in California
The list of states allowing the adult recreational use of marijuana is growing. Meaning, people can use the drug without fear of prosecution in such states. With more than half of Americans in favor of either decriminalization and/or legalization, you can safely bet that the current trend is not going to change. If you are […]
LAPD Seen Planting Evidence
A CBS News investigation uncovered some troubling misconduct on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department. The news provider obtained body cam footage showing a police officer planting cocaine in a man’s wallet. The action led to a cocaine possession charge for suspect Ronald Shields, who was initially pulled over for hit-and-run. In the footage […]
CalGang Database Reform
California has struggled with gang violence for a long time. The 18th St gang and 38th St gang, the Mexican Mafia, and several outlaw motorcycle gangs have all had a hand in making the streets of Southern California unsafe for years. One could say that when Americans across the nation think of gang violence, Los […]
California Hiring Practices
A couple of major changes are on the horizon for employers in the State of California regarding hiring practices. On more than one occasion we have covered the topic of employers inquiring into an applicant’s criminal history. As we mentioned in the past, one’s criminal history can make or break an applicant’s prospects for being […]