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Loose Marijuana in Your Car Does Not Automatically Justify a Search: What Sellers v. Superior Court Means for Your Case

March 9, 2026
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Paul Wallin
21 USC 841 federal drug manufacturing - marijuana
Loose Marijuana in Your Car Does Not Automatically Justify a Search: What Sellers v. Superior Court Means for Your Case When voters approved recreational marijuana in California, they did not authorize unlimited vehicle searches. In Sellers v. Superior Court (People), the California Supreme Court made that clear—and the decision has important implications for anyone facing […]

What You Need to Know About Pitchess Motions in California

October 21, 2025
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Paul Wallin
evading a police officer
What You Need to Know About Pitchess Motions in California When you are facing criminal charges in California, your defense often comes down to credibility. Police officers are usually the main witnesses for the prosecution, and their testimony carries a lot of weight with judges and juries. But what happens if the officer who arrested […]

The Importance Of Challenging Police Searches

December 3, 2024
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Paul Wallin
evading a police officer
The Importance Of Challenging Police Searches Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming for anyone accused of a crime. Beyond the immediate stress and uncertainty, there is the critical matter of understanding your rights—particularly when it comes to police searches. Did you know that hiring a law firm with extensive experience in challenging the […]

New Law Can Help Those Accused of Crimes Access Police Officer Records to Help Them Win Their Case

May 5, 2020
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Paul Wallin
Unlawful Arrest Attorney
New Law Can Help Those Accused of Crimes Access Police Officer Records to Help Them Win Their Case That’s not what happened! The police officer is lying! That’s not what I said!  Many people accused of crimes are surprised to learn of what police officers said they said or things they did following their arrest […]

The First Amendment Protects Your Right to Film Police Officers

July 3, 2014

Paul Wallin
The First Amendment Protects Your Right to Film Police Officers The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that Congress shall not make a law establishing religion, restricting free speech, or keeping people from petitioning the government. In other words, you have a right to practice whatever religion you choose, to speak your mind […]

7 Reasons Why Dirty Cops Always Get Away With Police Misconduct

January 16, 2014

Paul Wallin
7 Reasons Why Dirty Cops Always Get Away With Police Misconduct Early last December, the LA Times revealed leaked information that showed that dozens of officers were hired to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department just a few years ago, despite having a history of previous misconduct. The Sheriff's Department later announced that it was […]

Cops Will Attempt to Trick You into a Confession Even if You Did Not Do the Crime

August 30, 2013

Paul Wallin
Cops Will Attempt to Trick You into a Confession Even if You Did Not Do the Crime I hope you are as shocked as we are at Wallin & Klarich when we watch this video entitled "Don't Talk to the Police." In it, Officer George Bruch is giving a talk to a law school class. […]

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