Monthly Archives: December 2013

“I ain’t got no drugs” is a good defense

On a charge of possession with intent to distribute, the state must show that the defendant exercised dominion or control over the object. In one case, a defendant was not convicted when he was riding in a truck and a … Continue reading

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Get Out of My House

In order to remove someone from a property in an unlawful detainer action, a plaintiff must demonstrate that the property was purchased at a foreclosure sale, the defendant received notice of the foreclosure, and the defendant refused to surrender possession … Continue reading

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The Court of Appeals wants you to know your stuff

A Court of Appeals brief that did not have a jurisdictional statement or state the relief they requested, makes appellate review impossible. In order to get through the Court of Appeals, you must follow their rules. For a small list … Continue reading

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