The U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. While what qualifies usually considered cruel and unusual is debatable, most people would agree that it should include putting prison inmates in a situation where it is practically impossible to avoid getting infected with a potential deadly disease. But that’s exactly what was happening to inmates in […]
What Are California’s Laws Against Spreading Disease?
No one wants to get sick, but sometimes people with contagious diseases put their own needs above the needs of others and willingly expose other people to their sickness. But assuming we’re talking about something worse than the common cold, such as Covid-19 or HIV, this behavior is not only rude, it is also dangerous […]
New Bill Helps Inmate Firefighters Secure Careers After Release
There has been a lot of criticism when it comes to California’s inmate firefighter program. These convicts who are putting their lives on the line as public service all for only $1 an hour plus $2 to $5 a day, which many argue makes the program akin to slave labor. But a new law signed […]
What to Know About DUIs in the Time of Coronavirus
Covid-19 has changed our world in many critical ways -including the number of drunk drivers on the road and the criminal process for charging those arrested for the crime. In fact, DUIs in San Diego went down as much as 42% this summer as a result of bars being shut down, less partying throughout the […]
California to End Zero Bail Program, Will San Diego Agree?
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, California recognized that it needed to reduce jail populations in order to minimize the spread of Covid-19 among inmates. They did this in a number of ways, including releasing inmates early and creating a zero bail rule that allowed for most suspects to be released as long as […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panels: MADD VIP
Judges and prosecutors have a lot of options when putting together the terms of a probation agreement or plea deal. When it comes to DUI probation, some of the most common aspects of probation agreements include DUI classes, ignition interlock devices and participation in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel (MADD VIP) session. […]
More Crimes Associated with Coronavirus: Reckless Driving, Hacking and More
In our continuing coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve covered many crimes associated with the coronavirus, including domestic violence, breaking social distancing laws, exposing someone to the virus, hate crimes and some surprising crimes like coughing on produce and even derailing a train. In this newest roundup of crimes associated with the coronavirus, we’ll be […]
Coronavirus is Dangerous for Kids, Just Not in the Way You Think
Most people think that the novel coronavirus presents no threats to kids, but the reality is more complicated than that. In fact, children can get the disease and while most fare better than adults, those with a compromised immune system are still at risk of complications and even death. But coronavirus is dangerous for kids […]
Coronavirus Crime Roundup: Breaking Social Distancing Laws
The coronavirus lockdown has left many of us thinking of little else the coronavirus. It has even dramatically affected the criminal justice system, with police arresting fewer people in an effort to keep the jail population down. That being said, there are still many crimes taking place right now, including some new crimes like breaking […]
