by hardbiemedia | May 4, 2017 | Criminal Law
Introduction In addition to pre-plea military diversion under Penal Code section 1001.80 for those charged with a misdemeanor offense, PC 1170.9 provides post-plea military diversion for those charged with probation eligible felonies and misdemeanors. Thus, 1170.9... by hardbiemedia | May 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
Infraction expungement is possible, with the exception of most traffic infractions (like speeding tickets). This means for example that if you were cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol as an infraction, or for shoplifting as an infraction, you could get... by hardbiemedia | Mar 31, 2017 | Criminal Law
There is a common belief that felons in the state of California are banned for life from voting. This is untrue. A person convicted of a felony is only prohibited from voting if s/he is: Currently incarcerated in a state or federal prison; or On parole for a felony... by Matthew Luzaich | Feb 22, 2017 | Criminal Law
If you’re reading this, you or someone you care about has probably recently been arrested for public intoxication (drunk in public). You’re now wondering how you or this person can get out of this nightmare. For some, there’s good news. Public... by Matthew Luzaich | Dec 6, 2016 | Criminal Law
In previous posts I’ve explained basic California expungement law. For general eligibility requirements please visit: http://www.530attorneys.com/expungements/. Although my previous articles discuss what a California expungement is, it’s worth noting before... by Matthew Luzaich | Nov 22, 2016 | Criminal Law
Whether preexisting local ordinances applicable to medical marijuana cultivation apply to the now legal recreational cultivation of marijuana is a question yet to be answered. Prop 64 explicitly allows a person to grow indoors or outdoors in a locked space not...