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Morris Law PC, A Criminal Defense Firm Handling all misdemeanors and felonies in the Bay Area.

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10/15/2026

Why body camera footage doesn't always tell the full story. While many think body cameras mean complete transparency, they only provide one specific perspective—from a chest or shoulder-mounted video. They can miss what's on the dispatch radio, witness shouts from afar, or off-screen sounds.
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10/15/2026

Your car is building a timeline of your movements that investigators can access. From GPS history to door open/close events, the data your vehicle stores is far more precise than you think. Check out the full breakdown in the video to see the 5 data points your manufacturer is tracking right now
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10/15/2026

Silence isn't always enough. If you are questioned by police, assuming your silence protects you automatically is a dangerous mistake. Pre-arrest, voluntary silence has completely different rules than post-Miranda silence. To truly protect yourself, you must explicitly invoke your right to silence. Check out the full video to see how prosecutors can use selective silence as evidence of guilt.
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10/15/2026

Memory is not a recording. Mistaken eyewitness identification is the leading contributing factor in wrongful convictions—ranking higher than planted evidence or bad forensics. Because human memory is reconstructive, even a deeply confident witness can be entirely wrong. Check out the full video to learn why the brain science behind testimony should alarm us all.
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10/15/2026

Did you know that felony cases in California don't just jump straight to a jury trial? 🛑 Before that happens, defendants have a right to a preliminary hearing. This is a critical stage where the prosecutor must establish probable cause, and it gives the defense a vital chance to cross-examine witnesses and highlight inconsistent stories. Treat it like a formality, and you miss the first major opportunity to fight the charges.
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10/15/2026

Think twice before sharing details about a sideshow. While doing donuts in a car is clearly dangerous, law enforcement is now charging the people who promote them. Simply forwarding a text to a friend, reacting with a thumbs-up emoji, or reposting an event on social media could categorize you as an organizer. If someone gets hurt or killed at the event, your digital trail could lead to serious criminal liability. The best move is to ignore the messages, don't attend, and never encourage others to go in a group chat
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10/15/2026

Did you know that many criminal cases start after the traffic stop is already over? When an officer hands back your license and follows up with "just one more thing," they are looking for your permission to dig deeper. Giving consent extends the interaction and gives law enforcement the legal right to search your car and personal belongings. You have the absolute right to refuse a search. The next time you're asked, remember you can simply say no, respect your own boundaries, and drive safe.
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10/14/2026

Think twice before you hit delete. If you’ve been arrested or are under investigation, your instinct might be to wipe your messages—but doing that can actually be used against you. Deleting data can show a "consciousness of guilt" and make a judge or jury believe you are trying to hide something. Keep the data intact and speak to a lawyer first.
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10/14/2026

In California, teens aged 16 and older can be charged as adults for group crimes under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707(b). Recently, four 17-year-olds were arrested in Oakland for allegedly committing over 50 armed robberies and burglaries. Being transferred to adult court means facing real prison time and life-altering consequences instead of focusing on juvenile rehabilitation. Parents, talk to your kids about who they hang out with and teach them to walk away from group crimes before it's too late.
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10/14/2026

Know your rights. ⚖️ If you or someone you know is on parole in California, you’ve likely been told that you are subject to search. While parole search conditions grant police massive authority to search you, your car, your belongings, or your home without a warrant, that power is NOT unlimited. California courts state that these searches must be related to parole supervision and cannot be arbitrary, capricious, punitive, or harassing. Officers cannot simply search every person in a house or look in unauthorized locations. If an officer acts outside the scope of your actual condition, that evidence can be challenged and suppressed in court.
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Berkeley, CA
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