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Jun 4

AB 3234: California’s New Misdemeanor Diversion Law

Under Assembly Bill 3234, superior court judges can offer a diversion program to people charged with qualifying misdemeanors. On January 1,...
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Mar 20

Can I Be Arrested if I Violate California’s “Stay At Home Order?”

On March 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a “Stay at Home Order” to all residents of...
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Jan 7

Attorney Jamal Tooson Named 2019’s “Litigator of the Year” by AIOTL

By Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP We are pleased to announce...
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Jul 19

CA AB 1810 Signed Into Law, Provides new opportunities for mentally ill individuals accused of crimes

Criminal defendants in California are sometimes given the option to complete a mental health program as an alternative to jail time,...
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Aug 20

What Evidence Does the Prosecution Need to Prove Murder?

On July 24, 2014, four teenagers were charged with the murder of Xinran Ji, a 24 year-old USC student. Police say...
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Jun 13

Offering Rewards to Solve Crimes: Does it Really Work?

When a crime goes unsolved, there are times that law enforcement or a victim's family may offer a reward in exchange...
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