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December 17, 2024
As you know, cannabis laws continue to evolve. Take our handy-dandy 11-question quiz to check how well you know case law about searching vehicles when you see or smell marijuana, and what may be an exception to traditional search guidelines. Click inside to take the quiz.
Editorial
December 13, 2024
In what is definitely NOT the last word in 2A legal challenges, plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction on issues around “sensitive areas” and how weapons may be regulated therein, despite Second Amendment protections. A challenge to California P.C. 26230 has been combined with multiple other lawsuits.
Case Law Update
December 01, 2024
In This Important New Appellate Ruling, Marijuana Processing That Causes a Fire Can Qualify as Arson
A defendant convicted of manufacturing a controlled substance and arson argued that he did not act with malicious intent to burn down his home. The court looked at intent related to arson and whether malice can be presumed from the intentional conduct in the drug manufacturing process. You need to know the distinctions.
Case Law Update
November 26, 2024
A Santa Barbara death penalty case appealed to the state Supreme Court elicits discussion on a multitude of critical legal issues, including permissible photo lineups and live identifications, speedy trial issues after defense counsel seeks repeated delays, and a defendant’s right to testify in his own defense.
Case Law Update
November 16, 2024
The 2DCA affirmed that stalking laws apply even when threats are communicated indirectly through third parties. The case involved a defendant convicted for sending threatening messages to the victim's family, highlighting the need for comprehensive protections for stalking victims. This ruling emphasizes the seriousness…
Bulletin
November 08, 2024
A federal court ruling in Fouts v. Bonta (Feb. 2024) has determined that the possession of billy clubs is constitutionally protected under the Second Amendment. The court found California's ban on billy clubs, per Penal Code § 22210, unconstitutional. The decision, which could affect weapon laws nationwide, is pending…
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