CHP arrests 346 impaired drivers… Memorial Day
As reported by Meaghan Mackey, ABC News, Saturday, May 25th 2019 The California Highway Patrol said in a tweet on Saturday that they made 346 DUI arrests statewide during the...
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New Hate Crime Law in Indiana not all-inclusive
As originally reported by Kate O'Rourke: 14 News, April 26, 2019 Indiana has a new Hate Crime Law. Governor Eric Holcomb and state lawmakers say the all-inclusive law covers every...
Clerical error could send man back to prison after 13 years of freedom
As originally reported by Debra Cassens Weiss: ABA Journal 03-29-2019 A Connecticut man freed from state prison in 2006 might have to give up his freedom after an audit found...
Judge used expletives…
As originally reported in the ABA journal, by Debra Cassens Weiss: February 28th 2019 A drug court defendant in Washington state is entitled to a new sentencing hearing because the...
California’s New Anti-DUI Law Took Effect January 1st
Assemblyman Todd Gloria, D-San Diego, and San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit detailed a new state law that will require people convicted of drunken driving to install an ignition interlock...
What are some consequences of drug convictions?
Drug charges in California resulting in convictions might have serious consequences for you. Any crime associated with drug possession, a prescription drug, drug distribution or even possession of drug paraphernalia might...
The importance of mock trials for criminal law cases
At the Law Offices of Matthew C. Bishop, Inc., we believe preparation, research and practice are among the primary elements of a fully inspected case. That is why we employ...
Seniors are vulnerable to financial abuse
Do you ever have times when you feel like no one cares enough to look out for your well-being? You may have felt that way after learning that you had...
The difference between compensatory and punitive damages
If you are convicted of a minor crime in California, such as property damage, the chances are you will be required to pay back damages. This amount depends on what...
Are Breathalyzers always accurate?
If authorities pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving in California, you can expect that the law enforcement official who does so will ask that you submit to a...
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