New court decision creates California precedent for online research to establish value in theft cases
June 11, 2023
Ray Hill
A 2023 Second District Court of Appeals ruling allows online research to establish the value of stolen goods, setting a California precedent that helps determine whether theft cases should be considered misdemeanors or if they meet the financial…
Temporary DVROs: What if the subject hasn’t been served? What if they don’t know it exists?
June 11, 2023
Robert Phillips
Here we discuss temporary domestic violence restraining orders and a law enforcement officer’s legal obligations during a potential arrest when the subject hasn’t been served or if they don’t even know the order exists.
“Present Ability” to Commit Serious Bodily Injury is an Essential Element in the Crime of Assault
June 01, 2023
Ray Hill
“Present Ability” to Commit Serious Bodily Injury is an Essential Element in the Crime of Assault - Despite Physical Limitations, the Defendant Had the “Present Ability” to Commit Assault
Convicted felons are not included in the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms
May 18, 2023
Robert Phillips
It remains a crime for convicted felons or own or possess firearms or ammunition, despite the “right to bear Arms” protections of the Second Amendment.
Felony Evading Conviction Reversed - Lack of Evidence he knew he was being pursued
May 18, 2023
Ray Hill
Conviction Reversed due to Insufficient Evidence the Defendant Saw or Heard Emergency Lights and Siren for the Purposes of Evading an Officer Causing Serious Bodily Injury (2800.3 V.C.)