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  • Just Because You Live in California, Doesn't Mean You Can't be Charged For Possessing Drugs

    Just Because You Live in California, Doesn’t Mean You Can’t be Charged For Possessing Drugs

    October 4, 2018
    In California, the drug laws have recently changed, leading many to believe that the consequences for traditional drug crimes may…
  • When is Stealing From Someone a Robbery and When is it Theft?

    When is Stealing From Someone a Robbery and When is it Theft?

    October 2, 2018
    Two similar situations. Two similar sets of facts. But two different crimes committed, and two very different outcomes. Let’s examine…
  • oakland Contempt lawyer

    Contempt: Consequences of NOT Attending Jury Duty

    September 24, 2018
    Looking through the mail and finding a jury duty summons is enough to turn your world upside down. We all…
  • Difference Between Medical Marijuana and Recreational Marijuana

    Difference Between Medical Marijuana and Recreational Marijuana

    September 14, 2018
    In 1996 California followed its maverick reputation and became the first state to approve – by direct vote of the…
  • Talking With Your Teenager About Sexual Assault

    Talking With Your Teenager About Sexual Assault

    July 19, 2018
    In the age of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, it is important to discuss what constitutes sexual assault with your…
  • 5 Questions to Ask Your Criminal Defense Attorney

    5 Questions to Ask Your Criminal Defense Attorney

    May 21, 2018
    Often, when faced with criminal charges, a person can find him/herself confused, nervous and completely at a loss on how…
  • infraction misdemeanor and felony

    What’s the Difference Between an Infraction, Misdemeanor, and Felony?

    May 21, 2018
    California Penal Code allows for three main categories of punishable offenses— an infraction, misdemeanor, and felony—as well as a fourth…
  • Important Things For Domestic Violence Victims To Know

    Important Things For Domestic Violence Victims To Know

    March 19, 2018
    At The Nieves Law Firm, we represent men and women who have been accused of committing acts of Domestic Violence.…
  • Cannabis And The Cole Memos

    Cannabis And The Cole Memos

    January 24, 2018
    What does the latest move by U.S. Attorney General Sessions concerning marijuana really mean? In simple terms, not much. But…
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