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Miranda and the Law:
The…
By Robert C. Phillips, Deputy District Attorney (Ret)
Updated September, 2022
The Question:
I am periodically asked whether officers can legally seize from private citizens videotaped or photographed evidence depicting…
"FROM THE CLASSROOM"
By Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College
“Its ‘402’ time, officer” - “Who Wins, You or Defense counsel”? Note: 402(b) E.C. – A pre-trial court hearing to determine the admissibility of an…
By Robert Phillips, Deputy District Attorney (Ret).
In November, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal in Duncan v. Bonta (9th Cir. 2021) 19 F.4th 1087, reversed a federal district court judge’s findings related to “large capacity…
By: Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College
Law Against Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense Repealed (653.20 / 653.22 P.C.)
Governor Newsome signed AB 357 which will repeal California’s…
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Police Officer Joseph Santana and Corporal Michael Paredes were shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call at 10327 Garvey Avenue.
At 4:45 pm, Officer Santana and Corporal Paredes responded to a report of a possible…
By Robert Phillips, Deputy District Attorney (Ret).
Second Amendment Update; New York’s Restrictive Permit Requirements.
A statute that requires a “special need” to carry a concealed pistol or revolver in public violates the Second…
