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The United States of America is NOT the “Land of the Free”.&#160; If that hurts your feelings, I’m with you.&#160; In Part 1, I described in general terms the culmination of the “criminal justice” system in the United States of America.&#160; We are less free, in that sense, than any country in the world because [&#8230;]The post <a
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America is addicted. It is a non-stop compulsion. Lives are ruined by the millions. It marks people for life, if they can manage to escape. The drug? Incarceration.&#160; The United States of America incarcerates more people than any country in the world.&#160; Read that again. Yes, you read that right.&#160; Even &#8220;Oppressive&#8221; Countries Incarcerate Fewer [&#8230;]The post <a
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January 6, 2021, Will Live In Infamy The United States Capitol was attacked by a pro-Trump mob last week and free speech has been implicated in several respects.&#160; You may or may not support President Donald Trump.&#160; This blog entry doesn’t depend upon your position. We will most definitely be hearing about the siege on [&#8230;]The post <a
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I recently finished watching “How to Fix a Drug Scandal” on Netflix, a documentary that exposes crime labs. The fact you are reading this blog means the program will likely interest you and inflame you. I recommend you watch it. &#160; Spoiler Alert! Don’t read any further, if you plan to watch it.&#160; Watch it, [&#8230;]The post <a
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We could see some substantive changes in federal criminal law with a Biden presidency.The post <a
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Texas and the US government should immediately repeal the prohibition against marijuana.&#160; To do so would promote justice and fairness. Texas wrongly harms its people and promotes injustice by continuing to arrest and prosecute people over marijuana. &#160; Millions of People Have Been Hurt Roughly 60,000 people’s lives every year are needlessly and callously marred [&#8230;]The post <a
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Where to Start? Meaningful police reform. What does it entail?&#160; There is no single answer, no one-step solution. Problems are long-standing and cumulative. It will involve systemic changes and a change of culture.&#160; Serious problems exist in policing in our country, and serious steps must be taken.&#160; Such an undertaking is daunting and will take [&#8230;]The post <a
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Meaningful Police Reform

&#8220;Defund the police.” It sounds provocative.&#160; It is.&#160; What it provokes depends upon the person. &#160;I hadn’t heard that term until a few months ago. My initial impression was was to consider it the equivalent of “abolish the police”. I thought that idea was radical, irrational, and was simply a “no” to me.&#160; After all, [&#8230;]The post <a
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Defund the Police?

Jury Trials Present A Major Challenge Now This discussion is not meant to be comprehensive, in that such an endeavor would entail a much longer piece.&#160; Nonetheless, pointing out some of the considerations and questions can serve to illustrate the larger point.&#160;Please check out the much shorter part 1 and part 2 of this blog [&#8230;]The post <a
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Let me be perfectly clear.&#160; COVID-19 is a real disease, no matter what some people believe. It is not a political position. Details may be unclear, and what we understand may change as we learn, but COVID-19 is a real thing.&#160; The most cases and the most deaths are in the United States of America.&#160; [&#8230;]The post <a
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I hope courts continue to embrace technology. Many routine court appearances needlessly make litigants travel and lose work. Remote hearings alleviate much of that unnecessary burden.

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California motorcycle law can be a little confusing. We answer nine of the most common questions we get. Take the quiz and see how well you do! Do I have to wear a helmet to ride a motorcycle in California? California law is clear: all drivers and passengers of motorcycles must wear a helmet which [&#8230;]
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At the end of trial, the judge will give jurors lengthy instructions on how to issue a verdict and calculate damages for your injuries.&#160; One of the components of the jury award will be compensation for pain and suffering.&#160; The amount of money the jury awards you for pain and suffering may vary wildly even [&#8230;]
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A pedestrian hit by a car usually suffers from catastrophic injuries such as broken bones and damage to the brain and spine.&#160; With many drivers distracted by cell phones and in-car technology, simply crossing the street can be very dangerous.&#160; California law protects pedestrians both inside and outside of crosswalks. Pedestrian Safety Laws Crosswalks and [&#8230;]
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The dangers and risks of distracted driving go beyond the law The National Safety Council estimates that close to 3,000 people die each year on U.S. roads as a result of distracted driving. Talking or texting on the phone is recognized by the California Office of Traffic Safety as one of the most common causes [&#8230;]
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If you were injured in an auto accident and dispute the liability, you probably have a lot of questions about what to do next.  Here are a few practical steps you can take to protect your legal rights: Take photos of the accident and all vehicles involved; Call the police and obtain a police report; [&#8230;]
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A hit and run occurs when a driver gets in an accident and leaves the scene without stopping to share legal identification and exchange insurance information. Identifying a hit-and-run driver typically requires a thorough investigation of the accident and may require obtaining witness statements, obtaining video footage from nearby security cameras, and doing investigative work [&#8230;]
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Anything you post on social media can have a negative impact on your settlement or verdict if you have an ongoing personal injury claim.&#160; As such, we suggest adhering to the following social media rules until your case has been resolved: Do not discuss the case online Do not provide updates on your treatment, status [&#8230;]
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San Francisco defense attorney Adam Gasner’s client, identified in court papers as ‘Individual X,’ last week handed over a trove of Bitcoin hacked from the long-shuttered online black market Silk Road and walked away a free person.

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