California Supreme Court Addresses Jessica’s Law Proposition 83
Jessica’s Law California
The California Supreme Court ruled on two cases involving the 2000 foot residency restrictions imposed by Jessica’s law (Proposition 83.) The purpose of Jessica’s Law is to keep sex offenders away from children.
Both of these opinions were authored by Justice Baxter. However, in my view, the opinions are difficult to reconcile but seem to hinge on the Court’s distinction between privacy rights and punishment.
The first case is People v Mosley (2015 DJDAR 2432) The general holding was a finding that the residency restrictions of Jessica’s Law are non-punitive, not punishment and only a regulatory device. …
Criminal Record Expungement Attorney in Sacramento Aids Public Benefit
If you’re a convicted felon who’s aiming to return as a productive member of society, having your record expunged greatly increases your chances of finding work again. Additionally, it may make it easier to receive aid payments from the government.
The recent passage of Proposition 47 is already benefiting those in the prison system by classifying some drug and property crimes as misdemeanors instead of felonies. As a result, jails are able to release more inmates. However, Proposition 47 does not apply in all cases and some will be left behind and forced to serve their sentences.
For the prisoner …
New Privacy Laws in California
California is a state that is concerned with the privacy of its citizens. This year there were several new Privacy laws signed into law and going into effect January 1, 2015.
Use of Drones: Drones are being used at an ever-increasing rate by people for all kinds of purposes. Some are good and other not so much. The new Civil Code section 1708.8 precludes the use of any device, including drones, from recording private personal or familial activities. This means that your fence still means something.
The governor, however, vetoed a bill that would have prohibited law enforcement from …
California Gun Laws – New and Pending
California Gun Laws – New and Pending
Governor Brown signed into law a new type of restraining order known as a “gun Violence restraining order.” This restraining order allows a family member to seek a 21 day ex parte firearm restraining order when someone poses “an immediate and present danger.” This order can be extended to a yearlong period. The idea is to allow family members to have some way to get guns out of the hands of people who may be going through a tough spill and might be of a frame of mind that they would do something …