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Category Archives: Violent Crimes

Federal Judges Orders California State Prison To Reduce Inmate Population

January 8, 2010

by LA Attorney

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That California Must Reduce The Population of Inmates in State Prison On August 4, 2009, a three-panel Federal Court ordered that California reduce its inmate population. The Court cited California’s failure to protect … Continue reading

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Case Gets Dismissed After 26 Years Because Of A Denial of The Defendant’s Right to a Speedy Trial

June 18, 2009

by LA Attorney

In People v. Mirenda, the court found that a defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial and his case was dismissed because criminal charges had been filed 26 years before prosecution actually had begun on the case. There, … Continue reading

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Do You Need A Restraining Order?

April 14, 2009

by LA Attorney

The need for a restraining order can arise in any case in which a person feels in fear of their safety and in fear of harm by another person even without prior instances of violence. Many times, restraining orders are … 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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