LA Criminal Defense Blog

• Posted By Law Offices of Decio Rangel Jr. 28-Jul-2017

  Law Limits How Alleged Child Sexual Assault Victims Can Be Interviewed

  Governor of California, Jerry Brown, just signed into law a bill that would place limits on how alleged child sexual assault victims could be interviewed during civil legal proceedings. Jim Beall, the state senator from San Jose, said he authored the ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Decio Rangel, Jr. 23-Feb-2017

  Understanding Domestic Violence Laws in California

  In California, the charges and potential consequences for domestic violence can range widely. Depending on the severity of the injury, the conduct of the accused, and other circumstances of the case, the prosecution can choose between a number of ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Decio Rangel, Jr. 12-Oct-2015

  Decio Rangel Speaks at 88th Annual California Bar Meeting

  As a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Decio Rangel, Jr. is an active member of the California legal community. He was recently honored with the opportunity to speak at the 88 th Annual Meeting of the California Bar Association, where he ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Decio Rangel, Jr. 4-Sep-2015

  Assistant to NBA Player Convicted of Wire Fraud

  Many NBA fans will remember Gilbert Arenas for his three All-Star appearances, as well as for his highly publicized issues off the court. It turns out, however, that Arenas was the victim of embezzlement scheme perpetrated by his longtime personal ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Decio Rangel, Jr. 10-Aug-2015

  The Difference Between Federal & State Crimes

  The difference between these types of crime is pretty simple—with few exceptions, a state crime is any crime which violates state laws, statutes or ordinances, while a federal crime violates any statute which has been passed by Congress or ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Decio Rangel Jr. 3-Aug-2015

  How Megan's Law Affects California Employees

  What Is Megan's Law? Megan's Law refers to state laws which establish public online registries of convicted sex offenders. California's version of this law is found under California Penal Code § 290.46, and requires all individuals ...

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