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Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case suddenly dismissed over withheld evidence. It's a 'complete embarrassment' to the prosecutors, expert says. Legal experts had told Yahoo the prosecution would face an "uphill battle" if the trial were to continue.
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How Baldwin Could Turn The Table On 'Rust' Prosecutors - The sudden dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin.
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Alec Baldwin trial coverage: Day 1 of 'Rust' involuntary manslaughter case takes shape with opening statements, witness testimony - The Emmy-winning actor is charged with involuntary manslaughter and has pleaded not guilty.
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The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Lauren Johnson-Norris of Johnson Criminal Law Group, APLC in Irvine has been selected as an NTL ‐ Criminal Defense ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of California.
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The Iranian American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles and Orange County concluded its 2022 Awards Ceremony and Johnson Criminal Justice Group was proud to receive the award in the woman-owned small business category.
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Parents need a way to discipline their children but how far is too far in the eye of American Law? Lauren Johnson-Norris covers this and more in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Lauren Johnson-Norris is a criminal defender in Orange County with the Johnson Criminal Law Group.
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How does medical marijuana change the parenting methods of those who partake? The question is, does marijuana use by a parent qualify as marijuana abuse?
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Pot use and abuse may be considered two different things in the eyes of California law. But how does either of those things integrate into a parenting plan?
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No one wants to see a child getting abused by their parents but is being a dependent of the court a better option? What if the parent is using marijuana?
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Lauren Johnson-Norris, a criminal attorney at Johnson Criminal Law Group gets recognized in the SFGate News thanks to her appellate win.