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Are Facebook Posts Admissible as Evidence?

Article: Are Facebook Posts Admissible as Evidence?

Many different types of social media posts, including Facebook posts, can be admissible as evidence in a court of law.

Cash Bail Referendum Makes 2020 Ballot

Article: Cash Bail Referendum Makes 2020 Ballot

The California bail bond industry has secured enough signatures for a 2020 ballot measure addressing the recent passage of cash bail reform.

Debate Over Cash Bail Reforms Continue after Legislation Signed

Article: Debate Over Cash Bail Reforms Continue after Legislation Signed

The debate in California over the benefits and risks of ending cash bail has been loud ever since the California Supreme Court ruled that the existing bail system was unconstitutional.

Marijuana-related Arrests Down 56 Percent After Prop 64

Article: Marijuana-related Arrests Down 56 Percent After Prop 64

Prop 64 did not eliminate all crimes associated with marijuana, but it has significantly decreased arrests.

California Cash Bail Reform Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

Article: California Cash Bail Reform Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

Senate Bill 10 (SB-10), the pretrial detention reform bill that could end cash bail in California, has passed the California Assembly and State Senate.

Is Cash Bail Going Away?

Article: Is Cash Bail Going Away?

State legislators have been considering changes to the cash bail system since 2017.

Steps to Take after an Arrest

Article: Steps to Take after an Arrest

Understanding your legal rights and reacting appropriately when placed under arrest can make a huge difference in the outcome of any criminal defense case.

Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

Article: Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

In an unexpected though unsurprising move yesterday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era policy regarding marijuana prosecutions, a move that could have dramatic consequences for California immigrants and marijuana-based businesses.