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Monthly Archives: March 2009

When Can the Police Pull me Over?

March 27, 2009

by LA Attorney

This is a question that gets asked fairly often.  The answer is simple.  A police officer can pull you over when the officer can point to specific facts that, considered in light of the totality of the circumstances, provide some … Continue reading

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The Dangers of a Conspiracy Charge

March 27, 2009

by LA Attorney

Conspiracy is the crime of two or more people agreeing to commit another crime.  Once the agreement to  commit the other crime has been made, the crime of conspiracy has been completed.  Unlike other crimes where a defendant is responsible … Continue reading

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Can I be Arrested for Possession of Marijuana if I have a Medical Marijuana Card?

March 12, 2009

by LA Attorney

In 1996, California voters approved Prop. 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act. Under this Act, a qualified patient may possess up to eight ounces of marijuana. While the act removed many of the criminal penalties of possession for … Continue reading

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