Those arrested or cited for public intoxication in Newport Beach were likely detained on the balboa peninsula. It is a misdemeanor offense charged under Penal…
Read Full ArticleReducing a felony to a misdemeanor and obtaining an expungement are governed under different California statutes. However, obtaining relief can be accomplished within a single…
Read Full ArticleA certificate of rehabilitation is an order from the court deeming a defendant fully rehabilitated from the crime(s) they committed in their past. The process…
Read Full ArticleA certificate of rehabilitation is an order from the superior court deeming a person fully rehabilitated from the crime(s) previously committed after demonstrating exemplary behavior. …
Read Full ArticleSubpoenas are issued commanding someone to appear in court as a witness. By following proper subpoena formalities, a subpoena becomes a court order. Failing to…
Read Full Article“Pressing charges” merely means someone is desirous for prosecution. Moreover, it informs law enforcement and the prosecuting agency that a victim will be cooperative with…
Read Full ArticleOne of worst punishments to anyone convicted of a crime is having to register as a sex offender. The requirement is not only embarrassing, self-demoting,…
Read Full ArticleWhile a DUI carries severe penalties and court fines, it is eligible to be expunged in California. Whether it was a first offense or you…
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