Blog Posts in April, 2017 Posted By Cardoza Law Offices, Inc. 19-Apr-2017 What is Unlawful Search & Seizure? In order for evidence gathered by law enforcement to be used against you in court, it must be obtained legally. This is a protection afforded by the Fourth Amendment, which is designed to help ensure those who face criminal accusations are given a ... Continue Reading Posted By Cardoza Law Offices, Inc. 13-Apr-2017 What's Legal & What's Not With Prop 64 Californians made the decision to legalize the recreational use of marijuana this past election. Once the polls closed and the motion was passed, the laws immediately changed. But many people don’t know how the laws changed, and some are still ... Continue Reading Posted By Cardoza Law Offices, Inc. 12-Apr-2017 What Happens if I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender? If you are convicted of a serious sex crime in California, you may be required to register as a sex offender every year for the rest of your life. This is known as “Megan’s Law,” and requires you to register with the police in the ... Continue Reading Posted By Cardoza Law Offices, Inc. 3-Apr-2017 Can the Police Search My Phone at a Traffic Stop? We frequently place a lot of sensitive information into our cell phones, including possibly incriminating information if the police can find and use it against you. So if you are pulled over by the police on suspicion of a traffic violation or other ... Continue Reading