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Evidence Code 352.2 created by Assembly Bill 2799 (AB2799) Legislative Counsel’s Digest Existing law permits a court to exclude evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by specified factors, including the probability that its admission will create substantial danger of undue prejudice. Existing law permits a court to hear and determine the question of…

Negotiating a criminal case resolution with the Los Angeles District Attorneys (DA) office can be a complex and problematic process. The California criminal court system is known for its strict sentencing guidelines, high conviction rates, and heavy reliance on plea bargaining. This can present a number of issues for defendants and their attorneys when attempting…

Domestic abuse is something that happens every single day in this world. But the miserable thing is that no one else would’ve known the abuse happening and the pain felt by the battered. It never excuses anyone. It is not just physical or verbal violence alone. Be it physical or mental, the problem is often…

Criminal Defense: Criminal law is a broad and complex body of legislation. Each state sets its own laws and charges for criminal convictions. Each criminal prosecution varies from the other. A certain defense strategy is distinct from other strategies depending on the case and a defense attorney will only establish strong strategies as the litigation…

Victims of Domestic Violence are Neglected. Victims of Domestic Violence are often overlooked. A lot of people that have a simple argument without any violence in the home and somehow end up having contact with police are actually charged with a domestic violence or spousal abuse case. Whether violence actually occurred or not the alleged…

Can You Erase Your Criminal Record? Contrary to popular belief, your criminal record is for ever. For the most part, your prior criminal record is not something that can be erased for you to start over. But there is hope of cleaning things up a bitt if you have a knowledgeable attorney who knows what…

What Happens in a Marijuana DUI? Marijuana is a controlled substance and its possession is legal in California starting January 1, 2018, under the passage of California Proposition 64, Marijuana Legalization. From that day on, recreational use of marijuana is now legalized under the California law. But what good does the legalization of marijuana in…