The Law Offices of Paul S. Geller Blog Understanding the Controversy Surrounding Senate Bill 10 Sep 26, 2018 When Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10 on August 28, 2018, it instantly sparked a huge debate amongst various civil rights groups and legal ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More California Adopts "Risk-Based" Policy in Place of Bail System Sep 19, 2018 On August 28, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10, effectively overturning California’s cash-based bail system and replacing it with a ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More Bill AB 1793 Provides Expungements for Marijuana-Related Convictions Sep 12, 2018 In 2016, Proposition 64, or the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, legalized the nonmedical cultivation and possession of cannabis for adults (21+). While it ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More Prop 47 Is Causing Californians Great Frustration Sep 5, 2018 In November 2014, Proposition 47, the Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative, was approved with the intention of reducing nonviolent and ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More Police Conducted Drug Testing Increases the Rate of Guilty Pleas Oct 11, 2017 Cops routinely conduct elementary chemical tests when they make drug arrests. This test often comes in a small plastic pouch that contains a vial of ... Posted By The Law Offices of Paul S. Geller Read More What Is DACA and Who Does It Help? Sep 25, 2017 The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) allows 2 year stays for certain undocumented immigrants. People who have entered the U.S. ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More What Will Your Attorney Recommend after You Receive a DUI? Jun 14, 2017 Interviewer: Let’s say I’ve got a DUI and at I contact you. What are you going to recommend to me, from the start? Your Attorney Will Contact Motor ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More Do You Really Need to Retain an Attorney to Defend a DUI Charge? Jun 13, 2017 Interviewer: What would you tell an individual that has skepticism about hiring an attorney in the first place? What are some of the stigmas that you ... Posted By Law Offices of Paul S. Geller P.C. Read More Page of 6