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The “Criminal Court Process” in California – How It WorksWatch this video on YouTube California’s “criminal court process” refers to how a criminal case proceeds, from arrest to sentencing and possibly appeal. The criminal court process may differ slightly depending on if you are charged with an infraction, misdemeanor, or felony offense. Infractions – which …

"Sustained Petitions" in Juvenile CourtWatch this video on YouTube In California, the juvenile delinquency court is different from the adult criminal court.  The two courts even use different lingo. One of the terms you hear in California juvenile delinquency court is “sustained juvenile petition.”  Essentially, a sustained juvenile petition is the same thing as a …

The Covidien Surgipro Plug and Patch is a hernia mesh implant that is manufactured by Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic. Despite the fact that it has been linked to patients suffering chronic pain and medical complications, the Surgipro Plug and Patch device has not been recalled. Instead, it has been the source of hundreds of …

When California’s criminal justice system gets things wrong, we’re here to fight back to make it right. We’re a law firm of former prosecutors and former police. Each year, we take a limited number of cases where a person was convicted and needs to file a felony appeal. We go to bat for the client, …

Under California’s rape shield law, a defendant in a rape case is not allowed to introduce evidence into trial about the alleged victim’s past sexual conduct in order to prove that they consented to the sexual act.1 Here are three key things to know: California’s Rape Shield Law is codified in Evidence Code 1103 EC …

Address 16350 Filbert St. Sylmar, CA 91342 (map) Phone (818) 364-2011 Visiting hours 1pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays How to fight a case in juvenile courtWatch this video on YouTube The Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (otherwise known as Sylmar Juvenile Hall) was named in honor of one of Los Angeles County’s Chief …

How to fight a case in juvenile courtWatch this video on YouTube (A resource guide for anyone whose children are detained at the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall) The Sacramento Juvenile Hall is located at 4136 Branch Center Road. Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 875-6996 The facility is open for operation daily from 8:00 am – 8:00 …

The DMV can suspend a motorist’s driving privileges because he or she suffers from dementia. The Department may suspend a person’s license based on any medical condition that impacts safe driving. These conditions include things such as dementia, a lapse of consciousness, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions are a common cause of driver’s license suspensions …

Immigration court is an administrative court that decides whether non-citizens have the right to remain in the United States. It is officially known as the Executive Office for Immigration Review (“EOIR”). Immigration court proceedings are presided over by immigration judges. The immigration judge determines, among other things: Whether the law requires mandatory deportation of the …

Extradition into California refers to the process whereby a fugitive who is wanted by the state of California is extradited from another state, territory or country, back into California. This may be because the person allegedly committed a crime, escaped imprisonment, or violates his/her bail conditions, probation or parole. Many times the individual – known as …

How Does "Double Jeopardy" Work? (A former DA explains)Watch this video on YouTube Double jeopardy is an American Constitutional principle that bars the government from trying a person more than once for the same conduct. It protects you from being prosecuted again for the same offense following an acquittal or a conviction. Double jeopardy also protects you …

The Kern County Juvenile Hall in Bakersfield, CA, is a detention center run by the Kern County Probation Department. Officially called the James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall (JBJH), this facility holds male and female minors who have been charged with a California juvenile crime. Youth may be detained briefly and released, held for further evaluation …

Address/phone Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall 7285 Quill Drive Downey, CA 90242 (map) (866) 931-2222 Visiting hours Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm Capacity 442 beds Campus 37 buildings including 9 dorms Established in 1957, Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, CA, functions as a detention facility for children awaiting court proceedings and serving juvenile …

Info for "San Bernardino Juvenile Hall"Watch this video on YouTube (A resource guide for parents whose children are detained at the Central Juvenile Hall in San Bernardino) The Central Valley Juvenile Hall sits at 900 E. Gilbert Street (right behind the old Medical Building), San Bernardino, CA 92404.  The San Bernardino juvenile courthouse is located …

Address/phone 840 Guadalupe Parkway San Jose, CA 95110 (map) (408) 278-5820 Visiting hours Monday through Friday from 5pm to 9pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm Call (408) 278-5810​ for an appointment Send postcard Flikshop Capacity 390 minors, co-ed INFO for the San Jose Juvenile Hall – Santa Clara CountyWatch this video on YouTube (A …

The San Luis Obispo Juvenile Hall (IJH) serves a male and female youth population, including minors accused and convicted of a California juvenile crime. This 50-bed facility and the separate “Coastal Valley Academy” commitment camp is run by the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department. Individuals under the age of 18 may be taken to …