Legalize Pot in California?
Advocates of legalization of pot hope 2012 will see the Golden State turn green. The Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 2012, filed with the Attorney General of California, calls for the possession and use of marijuana by adults to be legalized.
What is the California Statute of Limitations for Theft?
Did you expect a simple answer to this simple question? Under California law, the statute of limitations might be one year, three years, or four years for a theft crime, depending on the circumstances. The clock might start running at the time of the crime, or months, even years later. Three years of limitation might stretch over the course of a much longer period of time, and possibly never expire.
Theft by Deception
Finders, keepers? Not in California, where Penal Code Section 484-502.9 specifically states that keeping lost property if you have knowledge of its true owner is a crime.
Avoid California Felony Theft Penalties for Shoplifting
A person charged with shoplifting or another type of petty theft may not realize how important it is to stage an aggressive defense in the earliest stages of proceedings. In pre-trial actions, defense counsel may be able to have charges reduced from felony theft to misdemeanor theft, a critical distinction. The penalties and other consequences for a felony theft conviction are far more severe than for a misdemeanor conviction.
Possession of Marijuana in California
Although California is more liberal in general regarding possession of small amounts of marijuana, it does not mean that a marijuana possession charge is something to take lightly.
Can You Avoid Jail in Marijuana Drug Charges?
If you have been arrested for or charged with a marijuana offense in California you may be worried and rightfully so. Society in general looks down on drug offenses and accordingly the laws regarding drug offenses can be harsh.