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What Is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in California?

What Is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in California?

Having a DUI is a serious matter that can follow you for years after the incident. While driving under the influence is illegal in all states, each state has its…

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New California Law Allows for the Dismissal of Past Felony Convictions That Resulted in Sentences to State Prison

New California Law Allows for the Dismissal of Past Felony Convictions That Resulted in Sentences to State Prison

Beginning January 1, 2023, SB 731 will provide for the permanent sealing of felony criminal conviction records including those that resulted in a sentence to state prison. Over a million…

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California’s Misdemeanor Crime of Revenge Porn

California’s Misdemeanor Crime of Revenge Porn

California led the nation in 2013 when it created the misdemeanor crime of revenge porn. Under Penal Code § 647(j)(4), posting sexually explicit images or videos of someone online, without…

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New Laws Recently Enacted

New Laws Recently Enacted

SB 823 | Juvenile justice realignment Senate Bill 823 closes the California Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), the state system that currently houses and treats youth who have committed the…

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