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N&R Publications
Undeniably, driving under the influence is a huge mistake. The steps required to right that wrong, however, aren't always clear. Learn how to navigate the legal process and the steps …
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N&R Publications
Navigate the DUI Process
Undeniably, driving under the influence is a huge mistake. The steps required to right that wrong, however, aren't always clear. Learn how to navigate the legal process and the steps that are critical in the days immediately following the receipt of a DUI.
Published November, 2019
County of Santa Clara Office of Pretrial Services
If you are arrested, you face a decision: jail or bail? Not everyone can afford to post money bail, and in Santa Clara County, the accused have another option: Pretrial …
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County of Santa Clara Office of Pretrial Services
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
If you are arrested, you face a decision: jail or bail? Not everyone can afford to post money bail, and in Santa Clara County, the accused have another option: Pretrial Services. Find out how Pretrial Services is ensuring fair treatment for the accused.
Published July, 2016
County of Santa Clara Office of Pretrial Services
Si queda arrestado, deberá tomar una decisión:¿Permanecer en prisión o pagar una fianza?No todas las personas pueden pagar una fianza, pero en el condado de Santa Clara, los acusados tienen …
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County of Santa Clara Office of Pretrial Services
Inocente hasta que se demuestre lo contrario
Si queda arrestado, deberá tomar una decisión:¿Permanecer en prisión o pagar una fianza?No todas las personas pueden pagar una fianza, pero en el condado de Santa Clara, los acusados tienen otra opción: Servicios Previos al Juicio. Dentro encontrará información sobre cómo los Servicios Precios al Juicio están garantizando que los acusados reciban un tratamiento justo.
Published July, 2016
The California Endowment
California voters approved Proposition 47 on Nov. 4, 2014, enacting changes to how some low-level criminal offenses, like drug possession and petty theft, are classified. Applicable charges have been reclassified …
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The California Endowment
Removing Barriers to a Fresh Start
California voters approved Proposition 47 on Nov. 4, 2014, enacting changes to how some low-level criminal offenses, like drug possession and petty theft, are classified. Applicable charges have been reclassified from felony to misdemeanor, carrying lighter sentences. This publication, an effort of The California Endowment and partners, will help get the word out to the general public. The publication explains the law and its impacts, helps readers understand some of the benefits to both individuals and society of enacting less severe punishments for low-level drug and theft offenses, and educates readers on the process to reclassify felonies.
Published July, 2015
NIMBY Awards
Recognizing that NIMBY warriors rely on the California Environmental Quality Act to spawn litigation to block construction projects, the Not In My Backyard Award Contest — the NIMBYs — was …
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NIMBY Awards
NIMBY Awards
Recognizing that NIMBY warriors rely on the California Environmental Quality Act to spawn litigation to block construction projects, the Not In My Backyard Award Contest — the NIMBYs — was created to honor those who best embody the “Let’s sue ’em” approach to municipal planning disagreements.
Published April, 2015