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Can police officers search a car without a warrant?

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Police Think Shooter Killed Himself

An enraged former co worker shot at and injured a man this morning before apparently killing himself, Cibolo police report Robert Merick was leaving for work about when the former co worker confronted him in his driveway in the 100 block of west borgfield road

Private Advisors: Be Aware of New SEC Compliance Requirements

The Dodd- Frank Act has eliminated the exemption for private advisors. Many advisors had relied on this exemption to avoid registering with the Commission..

Domestic Violence Laws In California

Even though domestic violence is a serious and common crime, allegations are not always true. Your lawyer knows that, and does the investigative work needed to prove a defendant’s innocence.

California Burglary Laws

Burglary in California is defined as entering a property other than your own with the intent to steal or commit a felony. It does not necessarily have to involve a robbery, and so, the laws are divided into separate categories with separate penalties.

About California Assault

General Assault, which is acting in a manner that could possibly result in the application of force.

Boston Man Carrying Smoke Grenade, Knives, and Body Bags Arrested at LAX

Interesting case where a man is caught in an airport with multiple weapons. Makes you think about security levels and how things types of things are preventable.

California Health And Safety Code 11350

Possession of a controlled substance is labeled as a criminal activity. In California, the penalties are stringent. However, there is leniency for offenders who have been arrested for the first time, and are using this for personal use only.

California Health and Safety Code 11362.5

Marijuana possession is still a crime in California, even though there’s been widespread debate to legalize this drug. Under California Health and Safety Code 11362.5 however, it states that this crime is punishable by jail time, monetary fines, probation and more.

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