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Temecula, Murrieta Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer - Can I prevent my spouse from testifying against me in a domestic violence or spousal battery case?
I'm sometimes asked by husbands who were arrested for domestic violence — California Penal Code section 273.5 or 243(e)(1) — whether they can prevent ...
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Nic Cocis
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Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Indecent Exposure
According to reports, an arrest warrant for indecent exposure was issued on October 2nd for Riverside County Sheriff's deputy, Matthew Jason Hunter. ...
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Nic Cocis
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Temecula and Murrieta Burglary Lawyer
Decades ago, a person could be found guilty of burglary only if he broke into a house at night. Over time, the definition of burglary has been ...
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Nic Cocis
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What is "self-defense" and when can I use it?
Suppose that you're charged with assault, battery, domestic violence or assault with a deadly weapon. Self-defense may be used by an experienced ...
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Nic Cocis
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Can I be convicted of DUI while using prescribed medications such as Vicodin, Xanax or Oxycontin?
California Vehicle Code section 23152(a) addresses situations where a person arrested, was under the influence of alcohol and/or a drug. In this ...
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Nic Cocis
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Can I be convicted for being in possession of marijuana, meth, ecstasy or cocaine even if it belongs to someone else and I do not have physical possession of the drug?
At a first glance, it seems that the common-sense answer should be "No". However, the law is not so much concerned with who owns the drug but with who ...
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Nic Cocis
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Deliberations Begin in Sex Crime Case Against Former Firefighter
Sex crimes, and allegations of sex crimes, are always taken very seriously by law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys. This is because sex crimes ...
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Nic Cocis & Associates
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FBI Cracks Down on White Collar Crimes and Corporate Fraud
Over the last five years or so, the FBI has been making an aggressive stand against white collar criminals and those involved in corporate fraud. In ...
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Nic Cocis & Associates
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