Understanding California Proposition 36: Enhanced Penalties for Drug and Theft Offenses
California voters recently approved Proposition 36, a significant shift in the state’s approach to addressing drug and theft offenses. This measure imposes enhanced penalties for specific crimes, signaling a move towards stricter criminal justice policies following years of reforms aimed at reducing incarceration rates. Here’s what Proposition 36 entails and how it...
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Drunk Driving Stops Rise During the Holidays: Here’s What to Do If You Have Been Arrested
Seasonal Trends and Statistics
The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but it also brings a significant increase in drunk driving incidents. According to recent statistics, DUI arrests tend to spike during the holiday months, with notable peaks around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's...
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The Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on Violent Crimes in California
In the state of California, a complex and often unsettling relationship exists between substance abuse, particularly drugs and alcohol, and violent crimes. At The Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson, we recognize the importance of shedding light on this issue. In this blog post, we explain the intricate web of factors connecting...
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What Is the California Three Strikes Law?
California is known for its Three Strikes Law for felony offenders. Let’s go over everything you should know about this law, the offenses that count as strikes, and what you can do to avoid a third strike.
Three Strikes Law
In 1994, California enacted the...
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5 Crimes That Constitute Strikes in California
California’s Three Strike Law sets sentencing guidelines for repeat, felony offenders. If someone is convicted of three felony crimes, they will be sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Let’s discuss some of the offenses that are considered strikes under this law, and what you should do if you are in...
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This Is What CPS Can and Cannot Do
While it may seem like Child Protective Services (CPS) has total control over what happens to your family, it’s important to know which actions they can and cannot legally take. Here’s what you should know:
What CPS Can and Cannot Do:
What CPS...
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5 Common Issues with Child Protective Services
Below you’ll find five of the most common issues with Child Protective Services (CPS):
#1 - Reporting Mandates
Mandated reporting helps hospital workers and people in other similar occupations feel safe in reporting child abuse or neglect because it is expected of them. Retaliation against...
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3 Reasons Child Protective Services Can Be Called
The question of when Child Protective Services (CPS) can be called is not a simple one, as it is connected to a number of significant implications. Unfortunately, over 700,000 children are abused each year in the United States, so it’s not unheard of for people to report suspected abuse to...
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Here Are the Juvenile Delinquency Statistics You Should Know
There are two main types of juvenile offenses:
Acts that are crimes regardless of an individual’s age
Drug trafficking is one example
Status offenses - Acts that are only crimes due to the minor’s age
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Miranda Rights for Minors
You may be familiar with the Miranda warnings, which state the following four elements:
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Juvenile Delinquency
Information on Juvenile Delinquency
What does it mean for a juvenile to be delinquent?
Essentially, it means that a person younger than the age of 18 has entered the criminal justice system and has been deemed a “juvenile delinquent.” These individuals tend to be between...
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Misdemeanor Conviction Relief – Cal. Pen. Code § 1203.4
We all know a misdemeanor conviction can negatively affect your life in many ways. A conviction on your record can impact your ability to attain employment, professional licenses, housing, and access to finances and travel. In the end, affecting your ability to provide for yourself and your family. If you have criminal...
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