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10/02/2026

Did you get served with a disciplinary notice? Don't do anything before you watch these 3 tips to navigate the situation.


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/30/2026

Sometimes you catch the suspect. Sometimes the suspect comes to you with a side of chow mein. šŸ„”


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/25/2026

ā€œMore money. Fewer copsā€ might be a good soundbite, but it leaves out one major question: How many MORE officers would LAPD have lost without the raises?


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/21/2026

Is this video of a drone "disarming" a suspect the future of police work, or a big hoax? šŸ¤”

Not sure I'm buying it, but what do you think?


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/18/2026

NYPD šŸ¤ LAPD: Not hiring enough officersā€¦ then acting shocked when overtime explodes.

Different coasts. Same bad ideas. Where are they holding this convention? šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/16/2026

Police officers shouldnā€™t have to choose between getting help and protecting their careers.

Too many officers stay silent because they fear that being honest about their mental health could lead to a fitness-for-duty hearing or consequences for their job.

Thatā€™s the problem Covernow is working to address. They help officers feel safer seeking mental health support when they need it. Weā€™re proud to support Jeff Stine and the mission of Covernow.

Learn more at the link in our bio.


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/15/2026

šŸšØ Your First Amendment rights may NOT protect your job the way you think they do.ā 
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As a first responder, what you say and post online can carry employment consequences, even when that same speech might be protected for an ordinary member of the public.ā 
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Thatā€™s why internet hygiene matters.ā 
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šŸ”’ Keep personal accounts private.ā 
šŸ‘„ Be selective about who you add.ā 
šŸ“± Think before you post.ā 
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Your social media might be personal. Your employer may not always see it that way.ā ā ā ā 
This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/14/2026

šŸšØ Your First Amendment rights may NOT protect your job the way you think they do.

As a first responder, what you say and post online can carry employment consequences, even when that same speech might be protected for an ordinary member of the public.

Thatā€™s why internet hygiene matters.

šŸ”’ Keep personal accounts private.
šŸ‘„ Be selective about who you add.
šŸ“± Think before you post.

Your social media might be personal. Your employer may not always see it that way.
This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

09/11/2026

We got Officer Bruce Lee before GTA 6 šŸšØšŸ„‹


This is not legal advice. If you believe you have a legal issue, seek counsel immediately. To the extent the State Bar of California considers this an ā€œadvertisement", the following applies: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. Matthew McNicholas, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, 10866 Wilshire Blvd., 1400, Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.1582. Remember, every case is different, so past results from M&M (or any lawyer) do not indicate what your case is worth. Matthew is only licensed to practice in California.

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