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California’s outdated indecent exposure laws could spell trouble

California Penal Code Section 314-318.6 which covers indecent exposure, has remained largely untouched since 1872. The specific language of the statute states makes it a crime for: ” Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are…

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Marijuana Possession | Temecula, Murrieta & Hemet Defense Attorney

“With this week’s California Supreme Court ruling on their side. . . San Bernardino officials began the first of several raids aiming to shut down the remaining storefronts in the city on Thursday, May 9. At the first dispensary officials visited, authoritiesconfiscated 30 pounds of pot and cited four people for operating a marijuana business,…

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Child Endangerment | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

What is child endangerment? Simply defined, child endangerment in violation of Penal Code section 273a(b) is: There are many examples of how the police can arrest someone under this section: for instance, a parent inflicts unjustifiable pain to a child during a spanking, a parent drives under the influence of alcohol while transporting a child,…

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Accused of Petty Theft? | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

You do not have to be Rob Kardashian going toe to toe with the paparazzi to get charged with petty theft. Any time that you stand accused of stealing money or goods valued at less than $950, there is a good chance that you find yourself facing this misdemeanor charge. Hiring a defense lawyer immediately…

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Statutory Rape – Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

It’s nothing new, nothing unheard of. The tale of two young lovers. hopelessly, endlessly in love with each other. A Romeo and Juliette. You see them in high schools, walking down the street, in the malls, and everywhere in between. Young love, there’s nothing like it and your first love, they say, is never forgotten….

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) — How to protect yourself before you’re arrested

The best way to avoid a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is to not drink and drive. But sometimes unforeseen circumstances can put you in an undesirable situation. If this is the case, there are several important things you can do that will help you avoid a DUI conviction. If accused of DUI, the…