APJ Law Office

10/26/2022

Case dismissed!

Hundreds of cases are being dismissed in Riverside County due to a lack-of available trial courtroom. The district attorney’s office announced Tuesday that they would be working with the cour…

09/22/2022

On January 1st, 2023, the SAFE-T Act will go into effect in the state of Illinois, making it the first state in the United States to abolish cash bail. The SAFE-T Act is an acronym for 'Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today'. The act is intended to reduce arrests and limit those put away based on the crime.

Here is an overview of what the act entails: https://apjlawoffice.com/2022/09/22/the-safe-t-act-an-overview/

06/30/2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former public defender, was officially sworn in to America’s highest court on Thursday. Jackson’s has a great deal of experience fighting for the right to fair trials and representation that is equal. She brings her own perspective, which she believes can shape outcomes over time by broadening perspectives within this field.

06/21/2022

“All. Charges. Dismissed”

06/10/2022

A career fair that connects formerly incarerated job seekers and others to resources aimed at helping them secure employment will be held Tuesday, June 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

The Reentry Resource Fair, hosted by The Hub for Integration, Reentry and Employment, will help some of the thousands of people released each year from Orange County jails and state prisons who are in need of employment, housing and mental health services.

The program also helps those who may have drug convictions, DUIs or other blemishes on their record. The job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

06/06/2022

If you were arrested, and you’re court date is coming up, you’re probably nervous. Here are four things remember before your first court appearance

05/19/2022

That includes punching and kicking someone, it can also be spitting on someone.

If you’re facing charges, give us a call 626-919-1991

04/26/2022

Always hoping you don’t need it. But we made it easy to memorize, just in case.

04/17/2022

In a world of second chances, and new beginnings, Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

02/18/2022

AB 127:
Authority to Apply for a “Ramey arrest warrant” expanded. AB 127, Stats. 2021, Ch. 20) Amends PC 817 What is a “Ramey Warrant”? There are many types of arrest warrants. E.g.: • When a criminal complaint is filed. (PC 813.) • Upon an indictment if Def. is FTA arraignment. (PC 945, 979.) • When Def. is FTA, a BW can issue. (PC 1195) • When Def. may be violating supervision. (PC 1203.2 • Without filing of criminal charges, the court may authorize a residential arrest by issuing a so-called Ramey warrant (People v. Ramey (1976) 16 Cal.3d 263, 127), now codified as PC § 817

02/17/2022

AB 473
California Public Records Act recodified and made “user friendly” Of particular importance to the criminal law bench and bar are the recodifications of the following: Part 5, Chapter 1, sections 7923.600 et seq. Article 1: Law Enforcement Records Generally 7923.600 to 7923.630 Article 2: … Access to Law Enforcement Records. 7923.650 to 7923.655. Article 3: Records of [Certain] Emergency Communications … 7923.700 Article 4: Records … Relating to Crime Victims 7923.750 to 7923.755 Article 5: Firearm Licenses and Related Records 7923.800 to 7923.805

02/16/2022

SB 16
More records of major misconduct BY POLICE available through the CPRA. Techniques that risk causing “positional asphyxia” are banned. Use of Force: Restrictions on use; duties when used, both expanded. Prohibition of “law enforcement gangs”Policies and training in hate crimes: discriminatory selection of victims; recognizing suspected religion-bias hate crimes. The new “Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board” De-certification of Peace Officers