Blog Posts in November, 2016

• Posted By Scott Hughes 28-Nov-2016

  New Criminal Laws in California for 2017

  New Criminal Laws in California for 2017 Several major changes are coming to California criminal law in 2017. The biggest change will occur if Prop 64 passes because it would legalize marijuana in the state. Governor Brown signed into law three ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 19-Nov-2016

  Changes to the Statute of Limitations in California's Rape and Child Molestation Cases

  A new California law, SB813, has eliminated the statute of limitations for rape and child sexual abuse charges. Under the old law, prosecution of rape had to commence within 10 years of the crime, and prosecution for child sexual abuse had to ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 16-Nov-2016

  Products Liability for Marijuana Injury

  Products Liability for Marijuana Injury California is on the verge of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. When this happens, a booming marijuana industry is sure to thrive in the state, but like any industry that sells products to consumers, ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 9-Nov-2016

  Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in California

  Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in CA When a healthcare provider’s negligence harms a California patient during the course of treatment, that victim can file a medical malpractice claim. These can be filed when a healthcare provider fails to ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 7-Nov-2016

  Prop 64 Could Legalize Marijuana in California

  Prop 64 Could Legalize Marijuana in California Although medical marijuana is legal in California, the possession of marijuana for recreational use is illegal. Under current law, possession of more than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to ...

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