COVID 19 Criminal Court Update
Sacramento Valley as of 3/26/20
With the current COVID-19 situation, there is a lot of uncertainty with the courts and the criminal justice system as a whole.Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys is doing everything we can to stay on top of the situation to keep everyone informed. Be aware that the situation is changing on a daily basis. For up-to-the-minute information, you can call our office to answer any questions specific to your case. We are open and available during normal office hours, 9:00am to 5:00pm. We will do our best to keep updating this blog as things change.
Timeline for
…BAIL REFORM??
With very few exceptions, anyone who is arrested is entitled to be released with some sort of bail. The purpose of bail is to assure that the accused will appear in court and to protect the community from a potentially dangerous person. While I have always understood how posting bail assures that people come to court, I have never really understood how simply posting a money bond protects the community. For instance, if a person has been arrested for repeated drunk driving, putting up money for bail does not do anything to address the drinking issue that may be present …
Sex Offender registration – Light at the end of the Tunnel?
California is only one of 4 states that have lifetime sex offender registration for any offense in which you are required to register. While there are a few very limited offenses for which it is possible to be relieved of the duty to register, the vast majority of sex offenses are specifically excluded from any relief by Penal Code section 290.5.
The California Sex Offender Management Board was developed in 2006. It is made up of primarily law enforcement persons who are tasked to review sex offender laws and develop recommendations for improvement.
In its most recent report “A Better …
Prop 64 from the Small Farmers Association Point of View
Fascinating interview with Julia Carrera, spokesperson for the Small Farmers Association, on why they are opposed to Prop 64. Following article explains more about why this small but important demographic does not like this proposition.
https://www.latimes.com/local/abcarian/la-me-abcarian-cannabis-twins-20161020-snap-story.html…
California Proposition 57 Explained
The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 pros and cons discussed.
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…California Proposition 63 Explained
Learn more about Prop 63 – “Safety for All” gun control, with special guest Adam Richards, attorney who focuses on gun control legal issues.
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…Criminal Law Bills Pending at the Capitol – with special guest Ignacio Hernandez
Today’s special guest was Ignacio Hernandez from Hernandez Strategy Group, LLC, a government relation, advocacy and communications firm in Sacramento. Ignacio is a lobbyist for the CACJ, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Learn more about how their organizations lobbies for change and some of the bills currently before the legislature.
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…The Three Branches of Our Government: Implications to the Coming Elections
A fascinating look at why our founding fathers designed the government into three branches and how it works in today’s politics.
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…APS Hearings Explained
Mike and Negad discuss the potential consequences to your driver’s license when arrested. They touch on the importance of timing, knowing the process and what to expect at the “APS” Hearing (Administrative Per Se Hearing).
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Yes Means yes – Sex on Campus in 2016
In my opinion, college is a great time to experiment. You try new things, push the envelope and develop in many ways. Meeting different people and figuring out where you fit in socially is a big part of the college experience, including sexual experimentation.
Things have changed a lot since I went to college. Nowadays, kids still experiment with sex but the attitudes and policies about sex on campus, have changed dramatically. Generally, I think this is a good thing. In the past, too often young women/men were taken advantage of and no one was ever held accountable. Often, this …