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California Case Law 13 California State Bar Employees Get Paid More Than the Governor

13 California State Bar Employees Get Paid More Than the Governor

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Want to become rich while working in the California state government? Don't run for governor, don't become director of the department of health, don't put...

California Case Law Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence Could Soon Face Felony Charges

Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence Could Soon Face Felony Charges

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on

Withholding or altering exculpatory evidence has long been considered an major violation of a prosecutor's duties. After all, "Society wins not only when the...

California Case Law Therapists Must Report Child Porn Users

Therapists Must Report Child Porn Users

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

A state appeals court has upheld a law requiring therapists to report patients who view child porn online or in other digital forms. California's Second...

California Case Law Oakland Settles Police Sex Scandal

Oakland Settles Police Sex Scandal

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

The Oakland City Council approved a settlement to pay nearly $1 million to a former prostitute who alleged that a parade of police officers used her for sex,...

California Case Law 'Booster Bag' Not a Burglary Tool, Court Rules

'Booster Bag' Not a Burglary Tool, Court Rules

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

When a shoplifter stoops to stealing clothes, you gotta feel a little sorry for him or her. And when he falls to the ground convulsing, it's almost a tragedy....

California Case Law 'Functional Meth Users' Lose Custody, Court Rules

'Functional Meth Users' Lose Custody, Court Rules

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

Richard was a good father, except for one problem: he used meth four times a day. Still, he pleaded with the court, he had held his job for 27 years, provided...

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