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- Murder vs. Manslaughter
Murder vs. Manslaughter California Penal Code §187 specifically defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought. This is similar to voluntary ...
- Must a Judge Grant Your Expungement Request?
Many people ask if a Judge has to grant your petition for an expungement. The answer is not simple. The law says that a Judge "shall" grant your request. Pursuant to People v Johnson (1955), ...
- Arson (Crimes Against Property)
Arson: California Penal Code §451 One example of a crime against property is arson. While crimes against property are thought to be less serious that crimes with human victims, arson is taken ...
- Medical Marijuana
What is Medical Marijuana? In California, SB 420 recognizes all patients' rights listed in Proposition 215 and codified in Health and Safety Code section 11362.71. The California laws do not trump ...
- Theft Crimes
Many people ask what the difference is between robbery and burglary. In California, these two charges have some similarities, but not many. Penal Code section 459 defines burglary. Any individual that ...
- Medical Marijuana
If you are asserting a medical marijuana defense, you must ensure that the prosecution uses a medical marijuana expert. Most peace officers are NOT trained to recognized medical marijuana use. ...
- The Trend of Legal Drugs
Miley Cyrus' recent bong controversy has propelled the legal drug "salvia" into the spotlight. Salvia is a legal, undetectable natural herb that induces psychedelic effects. Another legal synthetic ...
- Los Angeles Launches Interlock Device Test Program for DUI Offenders
California is beginning a pilot program in July of 2010 that will require drivers with Driving Under the Influence convictions (DUI) to use new interlock devices. This program will apply even to first ...
- DUI ARRESTS... WHAT HAPPENS TO MY LICENSE
DUI ARRESTS If you are arrested for a DUI, you must call the DMV within 10 days of that arrest to request an administrative hearing. At the DUI hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, it must ...
- Theft Crimes
Many people ask what the difference is between robbery and burglary. In California, these two charges have some similarities, but not many. Penal Code section 459 defines burglary. Any individual that ...
- Daily Activity Blog for Los Angeles Attorney
Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney had to appear in court in the West District to resolve a case where the defendant was facing State Prison time for allegedly stealing a purse with thousands ...
- Another Defendant Charged in "Bling Ring" Case
Another defendant was added to the case in which multiple celebrity houses were allegedly burglarized. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney David D. Diamond represents Roy Lopez who is accused if ...
- Murder vs. Manslaughter
Murder vs. Manslaughter California Penal Code §187 specifically defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought. This is similar to voluntary ...
- Arson (Crimes Against Property)
Arson: California Penal Code §451 One example of a crime against property is arson. While crimes against property are thought to be less serious that crimes with human victims, arson is taken ...
- Theft Crimes
Many people ask what the difference is between robbery and burglary. In California, these two charges have some similarities, but not many. Penal Code section 459 defines burglary. Any individual that ...