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…
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…
In California, under California Vehicle Code Section 23103, “a person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving,” which is a misdemeanor.
These days, people want a clean record more than ever. However, few understand the options available and how expungement law works. That’s why I am often asked: “what does an expungement do in California?” An expungement (actually know as a “petition for dismissal”) is a granted by motion under California…
Click here for the audio version of this article Lisbon is very similar to its sister city, San Francisco—right down to the cable cars and a virtually identical version of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, Portugal has a radically different drug policy than the US. As an attorney who deals…
Hit and run charges often come from what was actually a misunderstanding of the situation or the law. Or maybe you hit someone and simply drove off. Either way, I am not here to judge you, but to help you get the best possible outcome if you are suspected of…
I am thrilled to announce that I have been recording episodes of ‘The Ask The Festival Lawyer’ podcast with legendary festival law attorney Cameron Bowman. The podcast features Cameron, aka “The Festival Lawyer,” and I discussing legal news in the festival and nightlife scene. The podcast stresses the importance of knowing your…
Driving under the influence of marijuana to the extent you are impaired has always been illegal in California, prior to the invention of a new marijuana breathalyzer. California has yet to establish a standard measurable intoxication level for marijuana for law enforcement official use. With a new marijuana breathalyzer, that…
