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    • Are you or a loved one a victim of MeToo?

      GOOD INTENTIONS. NIGHTMARISH OUTCOMES? Prosecutions based on false and/or exaggerated sex crime accusations are the hottest fashion in the criminal courts, as men (and even some women) — rich and ...

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    • In Custody During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. There is no vaccine and no current human immunity. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has infected and killed thousands of people ...

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    • The "Karen" of Irvine

      Alongside the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others, racially charged incidents involving “Karens” have been in the news. In this article, we address how you can defend ...

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    • Your Rights While Protesting

      The alleged murder of George Floyd has sparked intense protests throughout the country and the State of California. Everyone knows that the right to protest is guaranteed under the First Amendment to ...

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    • How to Avoid Mandatory Detention if You're an Immigrant With Criminal History

      Under INA § 236(c), 8 USC § 1226(c), noncitizens who have certain criminal records are subject to mandatory immigration detention. Immigrants with criminal records do not have the right to a bond ...

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    • DACA is Here to Stay, For Now

      In this article, we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision to “save” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program (“DACA”), and what the ruling means for “Dreamers.” Background ...

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    • How to Avoid Mandatory Detention if You're an Immigrant With Criminal History

      Under INA § 236(c), 8 USC § 1226(c), noncitizens who have certain criminal records are subject to mandatory immigration detention. Immigrants with criminal records do not have the right to a bond ...

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    • Are you or a loved one a victim of MeToo?

      GOOD INTENTIONS. NIGHTMARISH OUTCOMES? Prosecutions based on false and/or exaggerated sex crime accusations are the hottest fashion in the criminal courts, as men (and even some women) — rich and ...

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    • You've Been Charged with Narcotics Possession - What Now?

      Being charged and convicted with possession of a controlled substance can negatively impact your entire future. Having the conviction on your record will undoubtedly result in decreased chances ...

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    • You've Been Charged with Narcotics Possession - What Now?

      You’ve Been Charged with Narcotics Possession – What Now? Being charged and convicted with possession of a controlled substance can negatively impact your entire future. Having the conviction on your ...

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  • DUI
    • Challenging Police Officer Assertion That Your Physical Appearance Revealed That You Were Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI)

      If you stand accused of DUI and our lawyers decide your case is right for us, one very powerful tactic our attorneys use is to challenge the prosecutor’s arguments that your physical appearance itself ...

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    • What (And What Not) to Do If You've Just Been Arrested for DUI

      There are a few important steps you need to take if you’ve just been arrested for a DUI in California. Fortunately, the award-winning DUI defense attorney Joe Coimbra of Second Chances Law Group, APC ...

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    • Arrested? Make Sure You Have the Right Attorney On Your Side!

      Being arrested can be an intimidating and confusing experience, and you may not know what to do. However, whether you’re facing charges of theft, assault, DUI, or any other illegal act, there’s one ...

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    • Illegal Dumping and California Environmental Crimes

      California, like many other states, has strict laws for the purpose of protecting the environment and the safety of citizens. California Penal Code section 374.3 makes dumping illegal on both public ...

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    • Estate Planning and the Heggstad Petition

      We noted in our last article on estate planning one of the cruelties of COVID-19: it leaves infected patients with only minutes to say their final goodbyes to loved ones, and no appreciable ...

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    • Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, is cruel in many ways. The speed with which it destroys the human body, especially in patients who are elderly or have an underlying ...

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    • What (And What Not) to Do If You've Just Been Arrested for DUI

      There are a few important steps you need to take if you’ve just been arrested for a DUI in California. Fortunately, the award-winning DUI defense attorney Joe Coimbra of Second Chances Law Group, APC ...

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    • California Gun Laws (Part One)

      Everyone knows that the right to bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But the right is not unfettered. The possession and use of firearms in California is ...

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    • Illegal Dumping and California Environmental Crimes

      California, like many other states, has strict laws for the purpose of protecting the environment and the safety of citizens. California Penal Code section 374.3 makes dumping illegal on both public ...

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    • Illegal Dumping and California Environmental Crimes

      California, like many other states, has strict laws for the purpose of protecting the environment and the safety of citizens. California Penal Code section 374.3 makes dumping illegal on both public ...

      Read More
    • In Custody During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. There is no vaccine and no current human immunity. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has infected and killed thousands of people ...

      Read More
    • DACA is Here to Stay, For Now

      In this article, we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision to “save” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program (“DACA”), and what the ruling means for “Dreamers.” Background ...

      Read More
    • The "Karen" of Irvine

      Alongside the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others, racially charged incidents involving “Karens” have been in the news. In this article, we address how you can defend ...

      Read More
    • Are you or a loved one a victim of MeToo?

      GOOD INTENTIONS. NIGHTMARISH OUTCOMES? Prosecutions based on false and/or exaggerated sex crime accusations are the hottest fashion in the criminal courts, as men (and even some women) — rich and ...

      Read More
    • Crime of the Century? Or Just a Business Gone Bust? The Spectacular Decline and Fall of a Silicon Valley "Unicorn"

      Americans (and probably people the world over) can’t get enough of the breathtaking saga of Theranos. Millions of people are devouring documentaries, podcasts, books and articles on what could be one ...

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    • California Ends Money Bail

      At the end August, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that will eliminate cash bail in the state of California. The new change will go into effect in October 2019. The new bill goes further than any ...

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    • Updated Laws for California Residents

      It’s a new year – and that means updated laws for California residents. The new year will bring several new laws that will affect everyone. We believe that good lawyering includes preemptive work. ...

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    • Crime of the Century? Or Just a Business Gone Bust? The Spectacular Decline and Fall of a Silicon Valley "Unicorn"

      Americans (and probably people the world over) can’t get enough of the breathtaking saga of Theranos. Millions of people are devouring documentaries, podcasts, books and articles on what could be one ...

      Read More