Gov. Brown signs bill giving juveniles a second chance
Governor Jerry Brown has signed SB9, called the Fair Sentencing for Youth Act who was authored...
Speed Violations and Radar – Part II
Attacking a survey it doesn’t “justify” posted speed In most trials involving radar speed violations, the...
Speed Violations and Radar – Part I
The element of the offense and burden of proof Violation of the basic speed law -...
California Assembly Bill 624 (Adjourned Sine Die)
Legislative Counsel's Digest AB 624, as amended, Mitchell. County jail: rehabilitation credits. Under existing law, when...
Can Violating a Work Rule Make You a Criminal? Part III
Allowing Prosecutors to decide which violations to prosecute invites Arbitrary Enforcement When Congress fails to clearly...
Can Violating a Work Rule Make You a Criminal? Part II
Skilling Precludes Criminalization of Work Rules Straightforward application of Skilling bars prosecutors from using the mail...
Can Violating a Work Rule Make You a Criminal? Part I
Every workplace has its own rules regulating employee behavior. Some have formal progressive discipline policies calling...
Two California Police Officers accused of beating to death Homeless Man
Opening statements are underway in the trial of two California police officers charged in the death...
San Jose State University – Hate Crime
Three San Jose State University students in California have been charged with racially bullying their black...