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Criminal Defense Basics

Our criminal justice system is complex, both conceptually and procedurally. To ensure the fairness of the proceedings, each court system has its own rules of criminal procedure that govern the actions of all players: police, defense lawyers, prosecutors, judges and juries.

If I'm a Medical Marijuana User in Michigan, Can I Drive My Vehicle Legally?

On April 18th, 2012 the Court of Appeals decided that no motorist can have any THC in their system while driving and this includes patients of the Medical Marijuana act in Michigan.

High Court’s Decision to Limit GPS Monitoring Is a Mixed Bag

This article discusses law enforcement's use of GPS technology as a means of surveillance to gather information against criminal defendants. Key Words: Constitutional Law, GPS, Search and Seizure

The Dangers of Sexting by Teenagers and Tweens

The case result for this case is as follows: Juvenile Prosecution Hillsborough County January 2012: 2012-CJ-XXX 14 year old Juvenile was referred for prosecution for felony transmission of pornography over the internet

Registering as a Sex Offender: Requirements, Consequences and More

Registration as a lifetime sex offender is outlined in California Penal Code 290. It mandates that sex offenders who are employed, reside, or study in the State of California are required to register under this list.

Using Insanity as a Legal Defense in Criminal Trials

Pleading not guilty by reason of insanity is a rigorous defense strategy, that the defendant will have to prove as an affirmative defense. Someone deemed as legally insane after committing a crime will be installed in a mental facility, rather than in a prison.

What’s An Accessory After The Fact?

This is simply: when someone helps someone else get away with a crime. It could mean helping someone escape from a robbery via providing transportation, or hiding a criminal offender for short or long periods of time.

Statutory Rape in California

An adult who has sexual intercourse with someone under eighteen years old, is guilty of statutory rape under California Penal Code 261.5, even if it was consensual sex. An adult in this case is someone over the age of twenty one years old.

Spousal Rape in California

Many individuals may not be aware, but having intercourse with someone you’re married to, against their will, is crime. In fact it’s a felony in the State of California, under penal code 262.

Battery in the State of California

Battery is defined as directing force and/or violence toward another party. The victim would have also considered this action to be offensive or abusive.

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