The United States Supreme Court issued four opinions this morning, one of which is receiving significant press coverage. That case is United States v. Jones (10-1259). The Government obtained a search warrant allowing it to install a GPS tracking device…
Posts Tagged ‘warrant’
Traffic Ticket “Amnesty” in California Starts in January 2012. But Is It Too Good to Be True?
15
Dec
California is offering a Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program, but there are many restrictions, and even if you qualify, you get a 50% discount only if you can pay in full. Warrant cases must be resolved first. Continue reading
Jail Realignment Makes NOW the Time to Take Care of Old Bench Warrants.
01
Dec
Now is the time to take care of old warrant cases in CA, because the jail “Realignment” program is causing a temporary lack of space and money in county jails. Judges are more open than ever to alternative sentences. Continue reading
Football Star Terrell Owens Takes a Pass on Court Date, Catches Warrant
08
Nov
Terrell Owen’s skips court for private workout where no teams show up, and get poped with arrest warrant. Continue reading
Warrant for Failure to Complete Community Service? Solve the Problem Voluntarily.
08
Nov
If you have a warrant for failure to complete community service or Sheriff’s Work Program, there is a way to request a second chance. Continue reading
California Enacts Book Purchase Privacy Law
04
Oct
California has enacted the Reader Privacy Act (S.B. 602) which requires search warrant to access customer data on regular and e-books purchased online or from bricks-and-mortar store. All the law and privacy groups are cheering. Here’s the ALCU press release,…
How to Find A Los Angeles County Warrant
03
Oct
The best source of information on a warrant is the court clerks office for the courthouse where the case is pending. It’s best to go in person, but if you have to call, be ready to get the info you need. Continue reading
What is a Public Defender? Here is what you need to know.
20
Sep
Public Defenders can provide great help for those who really have no access to resources to hire a private defense attorney. But in DUI cases, and warrant cases where quick action is needed, Public Defenders have limitations. Continue reading
What to Do If You Cannot Complete a Term of Probation by Deadline
15
Sep
If you cannot complete a term of your misdemeanor probation by the deadline, there is a right way, and a wrong way to solve the problem. Go to court early. If there is a warrant, hire a defense attorney to go to court for you. Continue reading
What to Worry About for a Pre Employment Background Check. 2011 Update
13
Sep
Trying to get a new job but have an old conviction? Pre employment background checks reveal warrants, failure to appear cases and pending misdemeanor problems. To avoid the loss of a job opportunity, you should take care of these problems prior to losing the job. Continue reading
