Monthly Archives: December 2019

Does a Dismissal of Domestic Violence Charges Result in Termination of Protective Order?

In a Domestic Violence Criminal Case the Court will issue a protective order to keep the peace while the case is pending.  That order can be either a level 1 or a level 2 order.  The level 1 is a … Continue reading

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Does a Police Officer Shining a Spotlight Constitute a Detention?

California law allows a criminal defendant to challenge his or her arrest and any subsequent searches on the ground they were in violation of the person’s 4th Amendment Constitutional rights.  In order to invoke fourth amendment protection the individual must … Continue reading

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