Criminal Record Expungement basically means getting your criminal record or a conviction erased completely in the eyes of the law. There are other procedures that have been put in place to reduce Felonies to Misdemeanors and then to set the…
Unlike other states, one term you will likely hear in the context of California criminal law is the term, “wobbler” or that you were charged with a, “wobbler offense.” While other states do have “wobblers,” California law is known for…
For most throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties, this holiday weekend will be filled with parties, cookouts, and other celebrations with friends and family. However, it may also likely be a weekend filled with DUI check points which may result in…
An article in the press democrat yesterday talks about jail sentences for abalone poachers.. CLICK HERE to read more and see below on how we can help you FIGHT charges! Fines ranging from $15 to $40,000 are not…
New Year’s Eve is Sunday night. This means plenty of parties and celebrating will occur. While we are all anxious to go out and have a great time, people must understand that because of the stigma associated with New Year’s…
When a juvenile is arrested and charged with a crime in the North Bay, the effects can last a lifetime. Just being questioned by a police officer is intimidating; imagine being taken into custody as a child or teenager. When…
If you are sentenced to jail time, your entire life could change. Not only will you lose your liberty you could also lose your job or career. However, you may be able to stay out of jail by seeking probation….
Extortion – California Penal Code sections 518, 519, 520 In California, the crime of extortion is the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, or the obtaining of an official act of a public officer, induced by a wrongful…
Despite the devastating news coming from the North Bay where we practice law–the loss of life and the horrendous destruction of thousand of homes and businesses, here is some good news on the Juvenile Justice front. Governor Brown just signed…
If you are on probation, Home Electronic Confinement (HEC) or required to use wear a Continuous Alcohol Monitoring (CAM) device and either lose power to your home or are required to evacuate please follow these simple advices: 1. Call your…