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Alternatives to Going to Jail

Your thoughts about your future after conviction may be filled with worry, but a conviction does not necessarily have to lead to jail time. With the help of a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, you may be able to serve an alternative sentence to jail for your conviction.

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What Does “Affirmative Consent” for Sexual Activity Mean?

Consent plays a significant role in understanding sexual relationships. Under California law, it is an offense to engage in sexual activity with another person without consent. However, an individual is only consenting if they freely and willingly agree to engage in sexual activity. A knowledgeable California criminal defense attorney can enlighten you about the concept of affirmative consent for sexual activity.

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How to Prepare for a Title IX Hearing

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 banned discrimination in education at institutions that receive federal funding. The immediate effect was to achieve a form of parity between men’s and women’s sports scholarships in colleges and universities.

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Assault & Gang Crimes Defense in California

In more than two decades of practicing criminal defense in the Santa Cruz area, I have capably defended many people accused of assault and other violent crimes, including those alleged to be gang-related.

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Helping Good People Avoid Serious Penalties

It is a fact that at UCSC, CSUMB, Santa Clara and on other college campuses, in homes and schools, illegal drug use and sales are common. We all know plenty of people use pot, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and a wide range of other controlled substances.

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Understanding Title IX Allegations

Being a student accused of sexual assault or sexual misconduct on-campus or off-campus is a very serious matter. If you are a student at UCSC, CSUMB, or any other college in the Bay Area, and are facing such an allegation, it is imperative you seek experienced and effective legal assistance immediately.

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