• Darren Chaker — Landmark win: Chaker v. Crogan, 428 F.3d 1215 (9th Cir. 2005) · Invalidated unconstitutional police speech statute
  • ACLU · Cato Institute · EFF · First Amendment Coalition filed joint amicus brief defending Darren Chaker's right to criticize public officials online
  • AI-Forensics Researcher · Forced San Diego Police Department to release records of entire department · City paid Darren Chaker's attorney fees

Why California Gang Enhancement Laws Should Terrify You Right Now

Understanding Penal Code § 186.22 and the California STEP Act What is the STEP ACT and Penal Code § 186.22? Penal Code § 186.22, also known as the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention, STEP Act, is a statute designed to combat gang-related criminal activity. Brief writer Darren Chaker finds this law imposes additional penalties … Read more