Criminal Defense Laws California | Law Offices of Scott C. Thomas

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Proposition 47: The Safe Neighborhoods And Schools Act

Jul 13 2017 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

On the whole, I think Proposition 47 is a major step in the right direction from both a fiscal and moral perspective, especially as it relates to the personal use of controlled substances.

People v. Baniani: A Huge Win For California's Medical Marijuana Patients

Aug 18 2016 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

On August 22, 2014, the Court of Appeals, Fourth District, Division Three, rendered a landmark opinion

Know Your Rights

Sep 27 2017 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

While it is essential to treat the officers with respect and to be polite, you will not do yourself any favors by answering questions.

Marijuana And California DUI Law

Aug 01 2016 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

AB 2500, authored by California state assemblyman Jim Frazier, is a proposed amendment to California's DUI statute

Vehicle Searches During Stops for Minor Traffic Violations

May 05 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

In any case, there is no reason to ever say yes to a police officer who wishes to search your car.

SB 794 And Its Impact On A Criminal Defendant's Right To A Fair Trial

Sep 22 2016 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

SB 794 is a bill that seeks to reduce the number of peremptory challenges afforded to a criminal defendant in a misdemeanor trial from ten to five.

What Is An Expungement And What Does It Do?

May 05 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

How does a Penal Code §1203.4 dismissal work? Upon receipt of the appropriate paperwork, the court will make a determination if said petition should be granted.

Roadside Drug Tests: What You Need To Know

May 12 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

Given the rise in number of medical marijuana patients and collectives in the state, there are many drivers on the road who are medicated.

Arrests For Minor Infractions

May 01 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

You can only be arrested for committing misdemeanors and felonies, right? A cop can't arrest you for something as trivial as not wearing a seat belt or not having a valid form of identification...right? Well, unfortunately, wrong!

Warrantless Searches | The Police Need Probable Cause

May 01 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

Law enforcement officers have wide latitude in conducting searches to ensure that officer safety is maintained.

Understanding Pretext Stops

May 06 2019 | Scott C. Thomas, Esq.

An officer's subjective intentions are irrelevant so long as there is probable cause, independent of those suspicions, to believe a crime, no matter how minute, has been committed.

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