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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...