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What is a “Franks Motion” and Hearing?
The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from illegal search and seizure. If law enforcers believe you used a property to commit an offense, they can obtain a search warrant from a judge. The warrant allows the police to search you or the property for evidence associated with the criminal activity and seize…
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How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in California?
If you are under arrest or investigation as a suspect in a felony case, it is natural to worry about the offense’s impact on your life. Before even the prosecution process begins, you could wonder how long a conviction for a felony will remain on your criminal record. Generally speaking, a conviction for any felony…
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Difference Between Murder and Homicide in California – Is There One?
Whether on TV, in the news, or even in casual conversations, we frequently hear the terms “homicide” and “murder” used interchangeably. While these two crimes are closely related because they involve the killing of another person, they hold different meanings in the Penal Code that make a significant difference in the sentence you could face…