Criminal Defense Q&A: Can I Cash in a Blank Money Order?
Question: I found a blank MoneyGram money order with the stub attached; can I cash it? It’s blank for $350, and the stub is still attached. Answer: Money orders usually require the recipient to verify their identity before the money can be received. In other words, you must prove that…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Is There Any Way to Lift a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
Question: How can you remove a domestic violence court order that the judge put on? I want to know if there's any way you can remove a restraining order that the judge assigned? And who is responsible for removing the order? Answer: If the restraining order was issued by a…
Facing a 2nd Time DUI? 3 Reasons Why a ‘Wet Reckless’ Is a Fantastic Plea Deal
Many people have successfully moved on from a first-time DUI conviction. After much work and persistence, these folks succeeded in putting all the stress, anxiety, and embarrassment of their DUI behind them. But what happens if they — or you — are unlucky enough to get arrested for a second…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Can I Still Get a Pharmacy Technician License If I Have a Criminal Record?
Expunging past convictions can improve one’s chances of obtaining a license from a state agency. Read on to learn more about the protections that an expungement can grant you. Question: Can I get licensed as a pharmacy tech if I get my criminal record expunged? I graduated pharmacy technician school…
Criminal Defense Q&A: I Got a Second DUI and Never Finished My DUI Class. What Will Happen to Me?
For a second-time DUI, a driver’s license is suspended for 2 years. Vehicle Code §§23542(a)(2), 13352(a)(3). Can a driver get his license back after the 2-year suspension is done — even if he didn’t finish his Alcohol Offender program? Question: How can I find out if there's a statue of…
Criminal Defense Q&A: If the Victim Contacts the D.A., Will the Domestic Violence Charges Go Away?
Say that, after an argument, one person calls the police and tells them that she was struck by her boyfriend. After things cool off, can the caller go to authorities and ask for the charges to be dropped? Question: Will it make a difference if a victim talks to the…
