Recent Posts in Santa Cruz Juvenile Defense Attorney Category
Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By Christine McGuire
Regarding vehicle liability insurance changes On January 1, 2006 all insurance companies were required to report insurance status to DMV for all private use vehicles. As of July 1, 2006 law ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2011 By Christine McGuire
The law does not impose a duty on the district attorney to collect evidence that might benefit the defense. Once evidence however is collected due process imposes on the prosecution a duty to preserve ...
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Posted on Aug 8, 2011 By Christine McGuire
The dismissal of a case pursuant to Penal Code Section 995 terminates the criminal action. Thus, when charges are refiled by the prosecutor after a Section 995 dismissal, the refiled charges ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2011 By Christine McGuire
The Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Court and the Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Commission have recommended that the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County create separate juvenile and ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2011 By Christine McGuire
A person who as a minor was arrested for a misdemeanor offense may have the arrest record of the misdemeanor offense and his or her juvenile court record related to the misdemeanor offense sealed if ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2011 By Christine McGuire
A new law for 2011 already in effect prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. Teens in California's foster care system will be eligible for extended support benefits up to age 21 ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2010 By Christine McGuire
In Santa Cruz County HSUP or Home Supervision may be used by the judge instead of detaining a youth in juvenile hall in a case involving juvenile crimes . Should the judge order Home Supervision, a ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2010 By Christine McGuire, Criminal Defense Attorney
SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor technology. SCRAM is an ankle bracelet worn 24/7 that samples a DUI or driving under the influence offender's perspiration every 30 minutes in ...
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