CCFAJ Historical Hearings and Reports

Over the years, CCFAJ has held several hearings and released many reports on many issues related to CA law. In this article we outline a list of the most recent hearings held and reports created.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF ITS FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice announces the publication of its Final Report and Recommendations. The Final Report is a compilation of all ten reports issued by the Commission coupled with background information on the Commissioners, their process of deliberation, and subsequent action taken in light of its work.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE TO RELEASE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN CALIFORNIA

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice announces a press conference to be held at 1pm on Monday June 30 in Room 1190 of the State Capitol in Sacramento to release its tenth, and final, report. This report concerns the administration of the death penalty in California.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON FUNDING OF DEFENSE SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice released its ninth report and recommendations addressing the funding of defense services in California.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES THIRD OF THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON MARCH 28, 2008 IN SANTA CLARA.

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice has announced the list of invited witnesses for the third of three public hearings to address issues surrounding the fair administration of the death penalty in California. The third public hearing will take place on Friday March 28, 2008, from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the California Mission Room in the Bottom Level of the Benson Memorial Center on the campus of Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California. This will be the last public hearing for the Commission before issuance of its final report in June 2008.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROSECUTORIAL DUTY TO DISCLOSE EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice released its eighth report and recommendations addressing the problems of compliance with the prosecutorial duty to disclose exculpatory evidence.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON REMEDIES FOR THE EXONERATED

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice released its seventh report and recommendations addressing the problems of remedies for the exonerated, and reintegration into society for all those released from custody after their convictions have been set aside.

CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES SECOND OF THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008 IN LOS ANGELES.

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice has announced focus questions and list of invited witnesses for the second of three public hearings to address issues surrounding the fair administration of the death penalty in California. The second public hearing will take place on Wednesday February 20, 2008, in two parts from 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:00pm in the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 381-B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California.

4 Reasons To Become A Lawyer 

Ever wonder why people choose the career path of a lawyer? Here are some big positives to becoming a lawyer!
  

Education and Networking

Being in the ’legal world’ puts you in an environment of continuous learning without having to get back into school. The research you do in past cases will help you learn more about the complex details of your specialization as well as existing little know laws. Some law firms will pay you back for tuition paid in pursuit of further education, an encouraging aspect should you be thinking of that additional diploma or degree. 

We all admire someone who has a good professional network, don’t we?  By design or default, lawyers will acquaint themselves with people from different backgrounds and specialties. As a lawyer, you will network as you engage in your legal duties in the corridors of justice. Your network will grow and expand, so will your clients and business. The networking comes with plenty of added benefits which make it an ideal reason to become a lawyer. 

Legal Knowledge

Knowing your legal rights and legal laws of your country are priceless to say the least. Legal knowledge does come in handy in sensitive transaction situations such as the purchase of land, writing of a will, or any other type of purchase. Situations where having legal knowledge will help you are many, even your family and friends will consult you for advice on legal issues that they may be facing.  

Another reason to become a lawyer that ‘learned’ friend everyone looks up to! 

Job growth and security

Growth, every employee’s aspiration in the workplace! 

According to statistics, job growth in the legal field will hit 13% before the end of this year. The world will always be in need of lawyers. Job growth in some areas like health and environment will always be higher than the other specialties. 

Job security in the legal field is real, as long as you maintain a clean and good track record as an employee. You are unlikely to suffer the downsizing that occurs in other specialties especially when the economy takes a nosedive. 

Career Mobility and Ability to Run a Business

Work where you want as a lawyer. As a legal practitioner, there are no bounds to working only in cities or big towns; in the rural areas, your services are also necessary. Freedom to choose where you want to abide while carrying on your legal practice is a benefit of being a lawyer. Have your specialty license and go ahead and work as a lawyer in any part your country.

One area of law that is in high demand in most areas across the U.S.A., is Family Law. The offices of Arnold Wadsworth and Coggins (http://arnoldwadsworth.com) practices Family Law in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have been in business helping families for many years and have experience with virtually all of the different subsets, including name changes, guardianship, paternity and child custody, marriage dissolution, and juvenile matters, among others.
 

This is just one example, and it doesn’t end there. 

While working for law firms as a lawyer gives you experience in the field. With this experience you are not limited to being an employee, you can go ahead open and run a law firm of your own. Arrange your own work schedule, work on cases that you are interested in and be the center of all major decisions regarding business operations and management.  

As you work for yourself get to feel the rewards of earning money that flows into your pockets and performing within your own rules and not those of a law firm where you may be working currently. 

 If you are thinking of choosing law as your career path, go ahead and become a lawyer, it’s worth it! 

Part of being a lawyer means staying on top of laws. Here is an educational video on new laws in CA for 2018.