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San Bruno Driver Accused of Bribing Policer Officer During DUI Arrest (CA Vehicle Code 23152(a))

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 14, 2013

What are the penalties for a misdemeanor DUI charge in California?

Palo Alto Resident Forgoes Miranda Rights After DUI (CA vehicle Code 23152)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 13, 2013

What are my rights during an arrest?

Alameda Market Robbery May Result in Murder Charges for Surviving Accomplice (CA Provocative Act Doctrine)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 12, 2013

What is the California Provocative Act Doctrine?

Oakland Registered Sex Offender Parolee in Jail After Woman’s Disappearance

Can the police perform a search without a warrant for a parolee?

Federal Prosecutors Charge 27 in Drug Trafficking and Gang Cases (CA Health and Safety Code 11350)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 7, 2013

What is the RICO Act?

Littlefield V. County of Humboldt: Validity of Prescription Medical Marijuana at Discretion of Police Officers (Prop. 215, CA Health and Safety Code 11362.5)

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 6, 2013

In a landmark decision, a First Appellate District Court has upheld the original decision in Littlefield v. County of Humboldt, in which 5 family members with prescriptions for medical marijuana (see Prop 215; CA Health and Safety Code § 11362.5) had their crops destroyed by members of CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) and the Humboldt County […]

Facebook Co-Founder Sheds Light on Need for Immigration Reform

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 5, 2013

In the state of California, immigration issues have long remained at the forefront of many political debates.  Now, Mark Zuckerberg, made famous for being the founder of Facebook, has thrown his hat in by creating “Fwd.us.,” an advocacy group for immigration reform.  This announcement comes on the back of San Francisco State student Jose Vargas, […]

First District Court of Appeals in Oakland Overturns Murder Conviction

Rabin Nabizadeh
August 1, 2013

The First District Court of Appeal in Oakland has unanimously determined to reverse the decision of two lower courts to effectively overturn a murder charge against Jamie Thomas in the death of Samuel Navarro.  This higher appeals court decision was made on the basis that jurors in the original trial were not given the option […]

Marijuana Grow House Discovered During Fire Response in San Francisco (CA Health & Safety Code §11358)

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 31, 2013

Around 1a.m., close to John McLaren Park, firefighters and other local law enforcement officials were called out to a residential fire in the 100 block of Tucker Avenue.  Although no one was inside the home at the time of the fire, marijuana grow house equipment was found in 5 of the rooms. Those first on […]

UC San Diego Student Wins $4.1 Million Suit Against DEA

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 30, 2013

When we see news items concerning the Drug Enforcement Administration, there’s usually a positive spin.  For example, though Californians have been embroiled in a bout with the federal government for some time over the legitimacy of medical marijuana, and its legality (SB 420 & Prop 215) the DEA continues to make busts in the state – […]