Criminal Defense Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Present My Expunged Conviction in My Application for a State License?
Must you disclose an expunged conviction in an application for a state license? And, if so, is it better to disclose a detailed account of the incident that led to criminal charges, or a brief summary of events followed by steps the applicant has taken since the incident? Question: Do…
2nd Time, 3rd Time, 4th Time DUI: What Are the Consequences?
A suspended or revoked license, a fine, and a mandatory jail sentence. If you are convicted of DUI, you face: Confinement in jail for up to 6 months,[i] A fine of up to $1,000,[ii] The suspension of your driver’s license for 6 months,[iii] and (Applicable only if your DUI occurred…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Prosecutor Charged Me with Felony Domestic Violence and Is Now Offering a Misdemeanor. Should I Take the Deal?
There’s a lot to consider when considering a plea deal. But should putting the case behind you be the deciding the factor? And are there some penalties you can’t avoid even if your domestic violence felony is reduced to a misdemeanor? But what about criminal restraining order? Question: Should I…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Will My Misdemeanor (that Was Reduced to an Infraction) Show Up in a Background Check?
Will a reduced misdemeanor still appear in a person’s background check? And, if so, what does that signify to potential employers? Question: If I have a vandalism misdemeanor that was reduced to an infraction then dismissed without any plea or no contest, what will show up in my background check?…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Can He Force Me to Lift the Restraining Order by Suing Me?
But what about criminal restraining order? Can a restraining order that issued from a criminal court be terminated early and as easily? Question: If I have a restraining order on a person for 2 years, can the individual sue me to have it removed? The order was for spousal abuse.…
How Do I Seal My Juvenile Record in California?
If you completed your probation, it should have automatically been sealed. If you didn’t, then you’ll have to petition the Court. Once a juvenile offender — that is, a person who committed an offense when she was 17 or younger — successfully completes probation, the Juvenile Court is required…
