Criminal Defense Q&A: I Was Arrested for Conspiracy to Sell Methamphetamine — How Much Jail Time Am I Looking At?
Question: I was recently charged with conspiracy to sell meth, which was less than a ounce. What kind of time can I get if I have never had a drug charge in life? Answer: It depends on the specific crime that you allegedly conspired to commit. If you were charged…
Criminal Defense Q&A: Will I Have to Disclose My Expunged Conviction in My Application to Become a Teacher?
Question: Declaring convictions in background checks? My teaching application is asking if I had any convictions, however, I got an expungement and got my conviction dismissed. Do I still have to declare it? Answer: It depends on whether your application is for a teaching job or to obtain a teaching…
Criminal Defense Q&A: I Was Convicted of Making Criminal Threats and Now I Want to Become a Correctional Officer – Is There a Way to Drop My Felony to a Misdemeanor?
Question: How can I drop my felony to a misdemeanor? Back in the end of 2010, I texted someone that I wanted to do bodily harm to them in the heat of a argument over text. I was 2 cities or about 100 miles away from this person, and was…
Criminal Defense Q&A: I Received a Citation for Shoplifting and My Arraignment Is Coming Up—Why Hasn’t the D.A. Filed Charges Yet?
Question: I got caught shoplifting, the police were called, and they gave me a citation for misdemeanor. They didn't take my prints or photograph. This was a first-time offense (I've never even had a traffic infraction), so I don't know anything about these things. I didn't have any identification with…
How Prop. 47 and Prop. 64 Can Help You Reclassify and Expunge Your Felony Conviction
A criminal conviction can be a huge barrier to employment. It is true that employers may not inquire into your criminal history until after they interview you. However, once your conviction is discovered, it can be the determining factor in the hiring decision. Fortunately, post-conviction relief is available. A remedy…
Criminal Defense Q&A: I Was Arrested for Hit and Run, But the Case Was Bogus! How Can I Prevent This Arrest from Showing Up in My Background Check?
Question: My husband just got a felony hit and run when his mother was driving our car. What can we do? My husband asked his mother to drive him to work one day in our car so she could drive our car home; this was 2 years ago. She went…