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California law on brass knuckles (metal knuckles and composite knuckles) - Orange County Criminal Defense

June 29, 2010

Brass knuckles in California - are they legal?  What if they’re not made out of metal?
I’ve been asked by a few people if “brass knuckles” are illegal, even if they’re not made of metal.
There used to be a loophole in the law, but it’s now closed.
“Brass knuckles” (truly called “metal knuckles” in California law - [...]

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Arrested and waiting for court date - can anything be done? (Orange County Criminal Defense)

April 13, 2010

What can you do before your Orange County court date?
If you were arrested, but then released on bail or on your own recognizance (an “O.R.” release) and have a court date coming up, is there anything that can be done, or do you have to wait for your court date?
Your arrest doesn’t signal the end [...]

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How long can you be detained by the police in Orange County?

March 18, 2010

Detention by the police
People ask me often - “I was stopped by the police and they kept me for a really long time.  Can they do that?”
The first question is:  Were you there voluntarily or were you detained?  That simple question can have huge impact on what the police can and can’t do, what your [...]

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Contacted by an investigator? Should you call back? - Orange County Defense

March 16, 2010

I got a card on my door - should I call this detective back?
You get home from work one night and there’s a business card on your front door.  It’s from an investigator or detective from the police department.  There’s a hand-written note on the back, “Please call me.”
What’s the harm in calling back?
Before you [...]

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Participants in a crime - Principals and Accessories (Penal Code 32) - Orange County

March 5, 2010

Who can be held responsible for a crime?
There are two categories of people in a crime - principals and accessories.
Principals:
In general, principals are those that do the crime or those that do the crime or those that “aid and abet” in the commission. To aid and abet is to somehow facilitate, encourage or [...]

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