AB 2043: Licensing Bounty Hunters in California for Greater Accountability and Professionalism
Introduction to AB 2043 California’s AB 2043 represents a significant shift in the regulation of bounty hunters, a profession integral to the bail system…
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Understanding SB 273: Changes to Domestic Violence Cases in California
SB 273: What Is It? “This bill would authorize prosecution for that crime to be commenced within 5 years. The bill would apply to crimes…
Understanding SB 1046: Changes to DUI Arrests and Penalties Explained
SB 1046: Interlock Law The new law regarding DUI arrest goes into effect on January 1, 2019. The new law changes the way DUI…
Proposition 47: The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act
Prop 47: What Is It? Proposition 47 was a ballot initiative that was passed in November 2014 by you, the voters. Proposition 47 changed many current criminal…
Understanding Strike Offenses: California’s Three Strikes Law Explained
What are Strike offenses? In 1994, California enacted what is typically referred to as the “Three Strikes Law”, which created much more harsh sentences…
Understanding PC 1192.7: Serious Felony Offenses in California
PC 1192.7 – What Is It? California defines certain offenses that are considered Serious, and they are listed under PC 1192.7. Crimes that are listed under PC…