Violent Crimes in California
In California, violent crimes are not just misdemeanor offenses. It is classified as a felony when any violent act is committed with intent to harm or inflict injury upon the victim. Violent crimes wherein the violent act is the objective will definitely lead to felony charges. Such violent acts include murders, involuntary manslaughter, assault and battery, rapes or sexual assault, and sodomy. Other acts that use violence as a form of coercion or even lewd sexual conduct can also constitute a felony.
The specific charges are based on the actions committed. Most violent crimes happen during robberies because there …
COVID-19 And Court Appearances
At Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys, we are doing everything we can to stay on top of the changing situation to keep everyone informed. For up-to-the-minute information, please call our office and we can answer any questions. 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.
Supreme Court
On April 29, 2020, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye issued a statewide order extending criminal trial deadlines for an additional 30 days. This will cause jury trials that have already been continued to be continued out at …
Challenging Times Mean You Need to Stay Healthy and Positive!
Challenging times mean you need to stay healthy and positive but that is not always so easy to do! Business and life coach Jim Kaspari shares with Mike practical tips on the power of acceptance, sorting through what is working in your and what is not, journaling and more. This week’s program is very inspiring!
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Special Guest Topo Padilla – Changes to the Bail Bonds Industry
Mike and special guest Topo Padilla discuss the changes to the Bail Bonds Industry, what it hopes to achieve and the truth about what will actually happen. There is much to be concerned about if this bill passes. Topo comes from a generational bail bond business and has a unique perspective on the truth of what is going on.
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Live Update on How the Courts are Handling the COVID Crisis
A timely update on how the courts are handling the covid19 crisis. Mike and E discuss what crimes are down and which ones are on an increase. Specifically, domestic violence. With over 35 years of practicing criminal defense, Mike has some important insights into these types of charges.
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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.
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California Proposition 57 Explained
The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 pros and cons discussed.