31 December

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Got a Grand Jury Investigation Target Letter?

If you got a grand jury investigation target letter, you must pay careful attention to what you are about to read. What this means is that the department of justice (DOJ) is currently investigating you for potential violations of federal law and that it concerns a serious violation. Receiving a target letter (as it is commonly referred to) often begs the following question: "Now what?" What is a Target Letter? A federal target letter means that there is a formal federal investigation on your past or current activities. This is sometimes referred to as a FBI target letter, and it essentially means that the government...

06 December

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PC 647 f Arrest & Charges – What You Need to Know

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If you have been arrested for PC 647(f) public intoxication ("drunk in public") in Los Angeles or Orange County, there are some very important things you need to know about what is up ahead and how this offense can affect your life. To contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Drunk in Public offenses, click here. But first...

26 September

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Dune’s Magic Mushroom Origin Story

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The importance of Dune within the science fiction genre is akin to discussions of Microsoft and Apple in the birth of personal computing. By dozens of accounts, Dune is arguable the most popular science fiction book of all time. But few know about Dune’s magic mushroom origin story and how profound of an influence it may have had on the books creator. In Frank Herbert’s novel, a laundry list of timeless themes and topics emerges, including: power, male/female dynamics, religion, politics, psychology, ecology, and a mystical substance that expands consciousness and causes entire galaxies to fight over the rights to cultivate...

05 September

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How to Terminate Probation Early in a Criminal Case

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in Background Check, Criminal Record, Expungement

[1] The best starting point to terminate probation would be to gather as much supporting evidence in an organized fashion that provide a diligent judge to review your specific set of circumstances. [2] The second-best thing to do would be to seek an attorney experienced in drafting, serving, and filing petitions to terminate probation with a proven track record you can rely on. Read more below...

09 April

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California Price Gouging Law

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in Criminal Record, Regulatory Law, Uncategorized

What is a price gouging law? It may seem intuitive to some, but many are surprised that there is such as thing in California. The penalties can be steep if violated and there are many different kinds of goods or services that qualify under the law. If you or someone you know is involved in such a case, the following may provide some basic information on how to navigate it. If immediate help is needed Contact Us. What is the Price Gouging Law? In simple terms, price gouging has to do with taking advantage of consumers by increasing costs on essential goods...

05 January

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Getting a Job with a Criminal Record

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in Background Check, Criminal Record, Expungement, Regulatory Law

Getting a Job with a Criminal Record The Many Ways a Criminal Record Affects Getting a Job - And What You Can Do About It. Getting a job with a criminal record is not impossible. But to be completely frank, the ways in which a criminal record can affect getting a job are overwhelming. And the level that a criminal record will weight in on an employer's decision to grant an interview, hire, or promote you will also complicate the process. For so many people who have been through the criminal justice system, the past is always relevant whenever they decide to look...

07 August

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Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Huntington Beach

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in Background Check, Criminal Record, Disorderly Conduct, Huntington Beach, public intoxication

Have you or someone you know been arrested for disorderly conduct in Huntington Beach? Disorderly conduct goes by more than one name. It is also known as “public intoxication” as well as being arrested for being “drunk in public”. All three are essentially identical with only a slight variation on what agency involved calls it. For those arrested for disorderly conduct in Huntington Beach, it carries several different possible outcomes depending on each individual case. Below is some guidance on what kinds of issues you may be facing if you were arrested for disorderly conduct in Huntington Beach. Keep in mind that...

15 April

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CBD Law and CBD Products

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in CBD Law, Hash Oil, Regulatory Law

CBD Law and CBD Products What is behind CBD Laws and why CBD Products stand in Regulatory Purgatory What are CBD laws and how do they effect CBD products? Go ahead and search for any tincture, lotion, vitamin, or food product that has any relation to CBD and you will find a wonderful bag of confusing labels associated with it. For starters, some products will list their product or ingredients as "Hemp Oil", others "Hemp CBD", and a whole host of them as "CBD Oil". But some online retailers prohibit any CBD products and both the FDA and state level agencies have raided...

25 April

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Can you Patent an Algorithm?

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in code law, intellectual property

Trying to Patent an Algorithm? A common question for developers is whether or not their algorithm can be protected under intellectual property law--most specifically as a patent. The issues falls under two competing thoughts: abstract ideas versus the patent eligibility of a "process". The word process is important in this context because an algorithm is at it's essence a series of steps that when undertaken with code, mechanizes that process. The landmark decision often cited for this discussion is In re Bilski, which ultimately made it to the Supreme Court as Bilski v. Kappos. Essentially, many patents have been rejected or criticized...

08 July

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Hash Oil Extraction License

Posted by Bart Kaspero

in Criminal Record, Hash Oil, Marijuana

Hash Oil Extraction License – What you need to know URGENT LEGAL NOTICE: For those with past marijuana-related offenses, California now allows certain specified crimes to be dismissed or reduced to less serious charges. Therefore, those who wish to participate in the new regulated cannabis industry are strongly urged to take advantage of these new laws. Read More: Remove Marijuana Charges CBD Laws and CBD Products For those seeking information about infusing CBD into food products, go here: CBD Laws and CBD Products Many are surprised that there is such as thing as a hash oil extraction license. By now you may already know that...

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