1 in 3 adult Americans has a criminal record. That’s over 70 million people. By FBI standards, anyone who has been arrested on a felony charge has a criminal record, even if that charge didn’t lead to a conviction. Unfortunately, those records affect adults years later when it comes to…
I know you can’t wait to be on the playa. Whether it is your first time or your 20th time, the excitement is very real. But of course, so are the risks. In a given year, hundreds of citations are issued and dozens of people are arrested at burning man….
22348(b) vc imposes stiff penalties under the California Vehicle Code for driving over 100 miles per hour. A conviction for 22348(b) vc can result in a license suspension for 30 days to one year and a fine of $500 to $1000. In addition, if you are cited for speeding over 100 miles…
In California, under California Vehicle Code Section 23109(a), it is illegal to willfully participate in a speed contest. Under the law, a speed contest is when you race your vehicle against another car, or against a clock or other timing device. (If you race your car and injure someone, or…
Many people contact my office after learning that they have a bench warrant out for their arrest in San Francisco. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but the reaction is usually the same—fear in the form of being arrested and held indefinitely in jail. (“FTA” or Failure to…
We are often contacted by potential clients who want to get their record expunged under PC 1203.4, but who believe it isn’t possible for one of more reasons. Often it is because they violated their probation. Expungement law is an area in which there seems to be a fair amount of…
More of our clients than ever are seeking a Los Angeles expungement. Of the eight million Californians living with an old criminal conviction, their prior conviction has a long lasting impact. Technically, in California the processes informally known as expungement is called a “petition for dismissal,” (it is also known…
I’m frequently asked by clients whether they should answer questions from the FBI local detectives or any other police agency. The simple answer to that question is absolutely, positively, hell no! While it’s a crime to lie to the FBI, that doesn’t mean that you have to talk to them….
Clients often ask us whether they are eligible for an expungement, and how to have a past conviction expunged from their record. Changes in the law and technology means that a background check is a reality for all sort of important situations, such as promotions, professional licenses, immigration, Global Entry…
Beahm Law’s San Francisco office is now located in the heart of the SoMa District (South of Market for the out-of-towners), at 877 Bryant St. We’re excited about the new space and the central location (across from the courthouse), and we think you’ll like it, too.
