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Missouri Stand Your Ground Case Further Questions California’s “Castle Doctrine” (CA Penal Code 198.5)

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September 2, 2013

What is California castle doctrine?

US Department of Justice to Allow States Medical and Recreational Marijuana

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August 29, 2013

Is recreational marijuana illegal in California?

San Francisco Police Will Record Video During Searches

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August 28, 2013

Thanks in part to a grant, 50 plainclothes officers will be hitting the streets with video cameras attached to their chests, at a $1,000 per instrument. Police Chief Greg Suhr claims that the implementation of this new method of conducting searches and serving warrants will eliminate any ambiguity or argument when it comes to whether someone has […]

Former Contra Costa Deputy Sheriff Faces Federal Corruption Charges (CA Penal Code 93 and 68(a))

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August 27, 2013

What are the penalties for federal corruption in California?

Concord Resident Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter (CA Penal Code 192(b))

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August 26, 2013

How does California prosecute charges of involuntary manslaughter?

Assault and Battery Charges Dropped in San Francisco Champagne-Bottle Attack (CA Penal Code 242)

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August 22, 2013

What are the penalties for assault and battery charges in California?

Oakland’s Operation Ceasefire Draws Criticism

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August 21, 2013

Mayor Jean Quan has determined to take a different approach to the rising problem of violent crime in Oakland, one that has garnered a great deal of criticism and is simply unconstitutional.  Operation Ceasefire is a simple plan: officers trick suspected gang members into meeting with them in order to offer them certain social services, […]

San Francisco Burglars Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substances (CA Health and Safety Code 11377)

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August 20, 2013

What are the penalties for possession of controlled substances in California?

State Senator Mark Leno Seeks to Lessen Drug Penalties (CA Senate Bill 649)

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August 19, 2013

Is drug possession a misdemeanor or felony charge in California?

First Bicyclist in Nation Convicted of Felony Vehicular Manslaughter in San Francisco (CA Penal Code 192(c))

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August 15, 2013

How does California prosecute charges of felony vehicular manslaughter?