If you have been arrested for PC 647(f) public intoxication (“drunk in public”) in Los Angeles or Orange County, there are some very important things you need to know about what is up ahead and how this offense can affect your life. To contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Drunk in Public offenses, click […]
How to Terminate Probation Early in a Criminal Case
[1] The best starting point to terminate probation would be to gather as much supporting evidence in an organized fashion that provide a diligent judge to review your specific set of circumstances. [2] The second-best thing to do would be to seek an attorney experienced in drafting, serving, and filing petitions to terminate probation with […]
What Types of Criminal Charges Can Be Expunged in California? (Updated 2025)
People seek expungement of past criminal convictions for a variety of reasons in California. But what types of criminal charges can be expunged in California? 2025 Update: California has recently adopted legislation that limits some offenses (specifically violent and serious felonies under §1192 and §667) from expungement eligibility. More on this below. For Felony Expungements, […]
Can You Be Charged With Making Criminal Threats Online?
We often hear about how the internet has changed the way we communicate with one another. It’s just a fact that, for most of us, how we talk to people online that we do not know personally and who are far removed from us – and who may have no idea who we are or […]
What Are Your Legal Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?
California law enforcement has been cracking down on intoxicated driving in recent years, and one commonly used tactic in doing so is through DUI checkpoints. Several thousand DUI checkpoints are set up each year in California, with well over 5,000 individuals being arrested for a DUI crime each year at those checkpoints. A single DUI […]
How to Expunge a Criminal Record in California
If you are seeking a new job, career, license, or other position involving a background check, or you simply want to protect your reputation and legacy now and in the future, there are steps you can take to expunge a criminal record in California. Not all crimes can be expunged, and expungement can be a […]
6 Things DUI Cops Won’t Tell You
Photo By Charles Roberts from Plano, United States (Plano Police Motorcycle Officer) [CC BY 2.0] This post used to say “5 Things DUI Cops Won’t Tell You”, however, new trends and created new issue in the field of DUI law. Despite law enforcement’s efforts to curb impaired driving, trends related to drug-influenced driving (“drugged driving”) […]