Early Termination of Probation in California If you have a conviction of one or more California criminal charges, you are likely on either formal or informal probation as a result of a misdemeanor of felony conviction. The good news is, you don’t have to wait around forever for your probationary period to end. An experienced…
Guest post by: Christopher J McCann, an OC possession of marijuana lawyer. While it is not illegal to use medical marijuana in Orange County, the laws surrounding the use of medical marijuana is still hazy to most people. The use of medical marijuana was legalized in 1996 after the enactment into law of the compassionate…
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Guest Post by Shannon Dorvall Shannon Dorvall is a practicing Los Angeles Criminal Attorney. She is a graduate of the University of Montana law school, and has argued cases in front of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. When she isn’t writing about law or actually practicing it, Shannon enjoys perfecting her…
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Guest post by: Andrew Flusche, a Virginia reckless driving defense attorney. In my traffic defense practice I’ve worked with clients from all over the country and even the globe. People who aren’t from Virginia are surprised when they’re traveling through and get what they think is a speeding ticket. Only later do they realize it’s…
1203.4 Expungement – What is It? A 1203.4 expungement is a mechanism in California for clearing your criminal record. A 1203.4 expungement will accomplish one of two things, if granted: 1) If you were convicted of one or more California Criminal Charges by a jury at trial, then a 1203.4 expungement will set aside that…
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Imagine this scenario: You are looking for a job. You have been searching for hours each day to find your dream job. One day, you find it! You apply and wait for them to call you for an interview. A few weeks later you go in for your interview and you nail it. They tell…
I practice criminal defense in Los Angeles, Orange County, and everywhere else in Southern California. Like a true Sureno, I handle everything south of Bako. A question that comes up quite is bit deals with clients facing a probation violation in connection with a new case. The most common scenario involves…
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay…
What to do when pulled over for a DUI Do not tell them what you had to drink. It’s important that you do not stick your foot in your mouth when pulled over for DUI. Most people will mess themselves up and say they had two beers hours ago. This is one of the…
What are the current Marijuana Laws in California? This is one of the most frequently searched questions on the web. The use of medical marijuana in California is not something that is new to most people. For the past 14 years, California has been trying to act as a model state for other 49 states…
