California gun owners are applying for concealed weapons permits in droves now that a federal court struck down an element of the provision. Previously, a person had to show ‘good cause’; a reason they need to carry a concealed weapon. Legitimate fear for their life and the need to protect it must be shown before police departments can issue the permits.
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New Gun Law Affects Some Current Gun Owners
January 1, 2014 marked the official start date for California’s new gun law. The law requires all new owners of long guns to register with the state.
Continue readingAfter 20-Year Decline, California Crime Rates Creep Up Slowly
The California Attorney General insisted that crime rates are still significantly lower than 20 years ago, despite a recent increase. Crime has seen a gradual decline since a high in 1992, except for spikes in 2000 and 2006.
Continue readingGovernor Jerry Brown’s Recent Actions Demonstrate California’s Changing Views toward Immigration
Undocumented immigrants scored another win in California last week when Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill protecting them from deportation when they are arrested for minor crimes.
Continue readingWho is given visitation rights in California’s correction facilities?
Everyone is entitled to visit a relative or a friend serving time in jail in California. To be given visitation
Continue readingAre DUI warrants issued in another state valid in California?
Yes, definitely. The State of California will acknowledge and act according to a formal DUI warrant issued in any other
Continue readingWhat is considered an unlawful sexual intercourse in California regarding the age of consent?
According to California’s law unlawful sexual intercourse is a sexual activity in which a minor and an adult are involved.
Continue readingMadera County CA Arrest Warrants Search
In Madera County California an arrest warrant is issued with evidence and facts called probable cause. If a court judge evaluates that a reasonable person would find the evidence determines that a violation of law has been made, then the judge’s signature would convert the document into an active warrant.
Crime Statistics in the State of California
California’s Criminal Justice Statistics Center provides 16 databases containing information on crime. Since 1983, crime in California has gone steadily down after a brief spike in the early 1990s. According to the Crime in California Report released by the California Department of Justice and the Attorney General’s Office, crime decreased in every category from 2009 to 2010…
Continue readingCalifornia Sex Offenders
It’s important to know how to research sex offenders in California so that you can keep yourself and your family safe. Individuals who have been convicted of sexually motivated crimes are likely to commit similar crimes again. Get the information you need to avoid CA sex offenders…
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