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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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DUI Checkpoint - Villa Park, Orange County 6/25/10

June 25, 2010

Villa Park DUI Checkpoint announced
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they will be conducting a checkpoint in Villa Park Friday, June 25th from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 the next morning. The specific location within the city was not revealed.
It’s being described as a “safety” checkpoint, but you know what that [...]

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Is it illegal to drive without a front license plate in California?

May 28, 2010

Yes, it is illegal and is an infraction.
Vehicle Code section 5200:
5200.  (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for
use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which
they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
(b) When only one license plate is issued for use [...]

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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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DUI Checkpoint Friday 3/19/10 in San Clemente, Orange County

March 18, 2010

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they’re conducting a “traffic safety” checkpoint in San Clemente this Friday night, March 19, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Let’s face it, it’s a DUI checkpoint.  In their press release, they say that it’s also to check for people that are not driving [...]

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