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What is An “Expungement” of a Criminal Case? It is a Post Conviction Dismissal.

03 Jan

Expungement is the process of getting a conviction dismissed after probation in court. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in Defense Attorney Tactics, Expungements, felony, Free Legal Self Help

 

Get Ready! Look Up the Text of Code Violations Prior to Your Court Date

28 Nov

You can, and should look up the text of the law for a violation prior to going to court. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in bail, bail bond, felony, Going to Court, misdemeanor, penal code, Sacramento County, Suspended Drivers Licenses, Vehicle Code

 

6 Questions You Should Ask Your Public Defender

23 Nov

Get the information you need from your public defender by asking these simple questions about your case that will help you make good decisions. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in defense, felony, Going to Court, plea agreement, public defender, Public Defenders

 

Flow Chart That Makes the Criminal Process Easy To Understand

27 Oct

Flow chart describes criminal justice pathway for felonies and misdemeanors. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in arraignment, felony, flow chart, Going to Court, indictment, misdemeanor, pre trial

 

Get a Felony Reduced to a Misdemeanor? Judge Has Discretion.

17 Oct

Motions to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor are common, and can be used before and/or after a conviction to avoid a felony record. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in 17b motion, felony, Going to Court, misdemeanor, penal code

 

What is a Public Defender? Here is what you need to know.

20 Sep

Public Defenders can provide great help for those who really have no access to resources to hire a private defense attorney. But in DUI cases, and warrant cases where quick action is needed, Public Defenders have limitations. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in 23152, arrested, defense attorney, DMV, DUI Information, felony, Going to Court, misdemeanor, public defender, Public Defenders

 

What to Worry About for a Pre Employment Background Check. 2011 Update

13 Sep

Trying to get a new job but have an old conviction? Pre employment background checks reveal warrants, failure to appear cases and pending misdemeanor problems. To avoid the loss of a job opportunity, you should take care of these problems prior to losing the job. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in background check, Background Checks, Correctable Violations, criminal history, DMV, Expungements, felony, misdemeanor, Missed Court Dates, pre employment screening, probation, Warrant Information

 

Why Do We Need Defense Attorneys? Because Mark Ciavarella Proved that Sometimes Judges Are the Real Criminals.

14 Aug

The prison term and conviction for corrupt Judge Ciavarella shows that Defense Attorneys serve a vital role in protecting the public from corruption and unfairness. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in ciavarella, cop, defense attorney, felony, Judges, judicial misconduct, jury, Pennsylvania, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Public Defenders