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03/23/2022

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02/11/2022

MA*****NA AND VEHICLE SEARCHES

SAVE THIS POST, YOU MAY NEED IT.

According to People v. Johnson (2020) 40 Cal.App.5th 620 & People v. Shumake (2019) 45 Cal.App.5th Supp. 1 - the odor of Ma*****na is NOT probable cause for an officer to search your vehicle.

Why?

This is because officers need probable cause to search your vehicle. Probable cause is “whether, given all the circumstances …, there is a fair probability that contraband or evidence will be found in a particular place.” Illinois v. Gates (1983) 462 U.S. 213

The Court of Appeal concluded that due to the legality of personal use of ma*****na in the State of California, there is not a fair probability that an officer would find evidence of a crime in the vehicle.

Want to learn more? Comment below or message us.

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If you or a loved one has been charged, Call our office at (714) 886-2251 or Text our office at (562) 746-4170 for a free consultation.

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01/06/2022

HOW KOBE BRYANT’S DEATH CHANGED THE LAW

Before Assembly Bill (AB) 2655 was passed First Responders (Police Officers, Firefighters, and Paramedics) could NOT be held criminally liable where they photographed a deceased person, for any purpose other than official law enforcement business or genuine public interest. AB 2655 holds these First Responders personally liable.

Prior to AB 2655, First Responders and their employers could only be held liable in Civil Court. What does that mean?

For example: A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer arrives at a crash site and immediately notices the deceased was a prominent celebrity (Kobe Bryant). The LAPD Officer takes pictures and sends it to the entire LAPD, Friends, and Family.

Prior to Enactment of AB 2655 - That LAPD Officer could only be sued in Civil Court. The Family of the Deceased would have to sue: 1) the Los Angeles Police Department; 2) City of Los Angeles, and 3) The LAPD Officer (who took the photos). Moreover, the Family would have to sue for 1) Violation of their Civil Rights Pursuant to 42 USC § 1983; 2) Invasion of Privacy; 3)Negligence; 4) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, and 5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. The end result would be the City of Los Angeles writing a check to the family, and the LAPD Officer gets a slap on the wrist.

After the Enactment of AB 2655  - The individual LAPD officer could be held personally liable in criminal court. Of course, the family can still sue in Civil Court.

However, in order to hold these First Responders and their Employers liable the handling Attorney must understand the Policies & Procedures of each Agency. The Founder of our Firm, Steven Awada, Esq., has mastered these Policies & Procedures.

Call our office at (714) 886-2251 or Text our Office at (562) 746-4170 for a free consultation.

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01/02/2022

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is one of the most common crimes in Southern California.

The two most common DUI charges are VC 23152(a): Driving Under the Influence and VC 23152(b): Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level of 0.08% or More. All the prosecution has to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, is TWO elements.

Did you know you can be charged with both of those offenses even if at the time of your test, your blood alcohol content is less than a 0.08%?

The Prosecution uses a method called “retrograde extrapolation.”

What’s that? How do you defend against a DUI? Like or comment below if you want to learn more.
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12/25/2021

From all of us at The Awada Firm, Happy Holidays to you and yours!

As this year comes to an end, we send our sincerest wishes to you and yours.

Have a safe and joyous Holiday Season.

Be well, be merry.

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12/22/2021

Meet our Founder and Managing Attorney, Steven Awada. Mr. Awada’s mission is to provide a voice for the voiceless, especially when their voice shakes. The Awada Firm is comprised of a dedicated team which strives to address each individual client’s needs. The Awada Firm stands by the belief that there is a story behind every case and in order to understand the case, you must understand the story.

Do you or a loved one need legal help? Call now for a free consultation: 714-886-2251