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March 27, 2023

Assembly Bill (AB) 1076 was signed into law in 2019 and has come to be known as the Clean Slate Act, which is designed to provide automatic relief to persons with criminal convictions who have satisfied all the requirements of their sentencing.

Feb. 15, 2023

The backbone of our criminal justice system is based on the premise that everyone deserves competent legal representation when charged with a crime, and this is true regardless of guilt or innocence. If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you may hesitate to call a lawyer because you’re questioning, “Should I still hire an attorney if I think I’m guilty?”

Jan. 11, 2023

Any time you’re facing criminal charges, you should work with a qualified criminal defense attorney who can investigate your case, look at the facts, and work with you to build a strong defense. However, if you feel your crime occurred in part or in whole because of mental health problems that you’re suffering from, you’ll need to approach your charges from a different angle.

Dec. 29, 2022

In California, it is an offense to enter into a commercial establishment with the intent to steal merchandise on sale. A person convicted of shoplifting may face devastating penalties, including massive fines, lengthy imprisonment, a criminal record, and other life-changing consequences. A highly-skilled California criminal defense attorney can inform you about the penalties and ramifications of a shoplifting charge and help build your best defense.

Nov. 8, 2022

If you are facing criminal charges that could result in imprisonment, you may wonder whether there are alternatives to incarceration in your particular case. Depending on your situation, you may be able to pursue some alternative sentencing options to avoid going to jail or prison.

Oct. 24, 2022

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited and often punished severely in California. On reasonable suspicion of drunk driving, a police officer can stop your car and request you to take a DUI test – chemical test or field sobriety test.

June 17, 2022

There are a number of myths surrounding driving under the influence (DUI) charges in California. Many of the myths are spread by people who have never been arrested for drunk driving and have no understanding of DUI laws. If you are facing DUI charges, it is important to know common myths and misconceptions about DUIs in order to avoid falling for them.

March 28, 2022

When an argument between two or more people gets too heated, emotions can run high and lead to a fight. If someone who witnesses the fight calls the police, you may get arrested for the altercation, even if you were not the one who started it.

Feb. 10, 2022

When you are facing criminal charges, you are fighting for your livelihood, your freedom, and in some cases, your life. This is no time to try to save money by hiring a criminal defense attorney who is inexperienced, overworked, or otherwise ineffective. You have far too much at stake.

Jan. 7, 2022

If you were arrested but never convicted, the statute of limitations to charge you with a crime has passed, or you have been acquitted of a crime in California, you may be eligible to have your records sealed.