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Message from the President: June 2016
Mix it Up! Summer is here and it is one of my favorite times of year to be in Contra Costa. June is warm but generally not too hot yet and Contra Costa is full of great places to enjoy the weather. So let me tell you how the CCCBA is making the most...
Read ArticleInside: Guest Editor's Column, June 2016
The classic film, Rashomon, takes a searing look at the nature of justice through the individual perspectives of four people each witnessing the same ghastly murder and rape. Directed by Akira Kurosawa; the 1950’s film was lauded for its unconventional approach to storytelling. It stimulated thought and invited moviegoers to reflect upon their own notions...
Read ArticleDistrict Attorney's Perspective
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes criminal acts and protects victims that cannot protect themselves. Children are some of the most vulnerable victims in the community, and the District Attorney’s Office participates in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving children from early in the investigation through the entire criminal process. When a...
Read ArticleDefense Attorney's Perspective
Note:All articles in this edition refer to the Guest Editor’s column found here. Motion for Bail Reduction or Own Recognizance The first step in this case is that counsel needs to try to get Stefan Knight out of custody. This means a hearing on a bail reduction or OR (release on his own recognizance,...
Read ArticleProbation Perspective
Note: All articles in this edition refer to the Guest Editor’s column found here. Stefan’s court order reflects he is granted felony-supervised probation for the child abuse offense committed against his 5 year old son. He has three years to complete the necessary terms of probation, which includes various fines and fees, restitution to...
Read ArticleJuvenile Law Perspective
Note:All articles in this edition refer to the Guest Editor’s column found here. It is a virtual certainty, given this factual scenario, that the county’s child protective services agency (“CPS”) has determined to commence juvenile dependency court proceedings. First, a Juvenile Dependency Petition would be filed, alleging jurisdiction over both Miles and Whitney on several...
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