Clean up a criminal record or DUI Conviction by getting an expungement. Here is an Attorney’s explanation of what can be done to expunge DUIs, misdemeanors and felonies in California and how 17b motions work. Continue reading
Archive for the ‘penal code’ Category
How to Write A Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment Under CA Penal Code 1214.1
11
Dec
How to Fill Out a Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment under Penal Code section 1214.1 with the best legal argument to win and/or set up a Traffic Court Appeal Continue reading
No Defense or Money to Pay Fines? Try a Penal Code 1385 Motion to Dismiss.
29
Nov
How to make a motion to dismiss a court case when you have no defense. Use Penal Code section 1385 to request a dismissal “in the interests of justice”. Continue reading
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
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
When Can an Attorney Go to Court for a Client Who Stays Home?
14
Sep
A Licensed, Private Defense Attorney can go to nearly all court appearances for a defendant in most California Misdemeanor cases, including arraignments, pre trial hearings and sentencing. But Public Defenders usually want you there. Continue reading
How to Find Warrants.
22
Aug
How to find a warrant case in California and get the information you need about an old court case. Continue reading
How to Find Warrants.
22
Aug
How to find a warrant case in California and get the information you need about an old court case. Continue reading
How to Fight a Traffic Court Civil Assessment When You Can’t Get a Court Date
20
Jul
If you missed a court date and the court added a civil assessment under Penal Code sec 1214.1 – then denied you a court date, there is a way to fight it. Here is an updated Step By Step Guide to trying everything this experienced criminal defense attorney can think of. Continue reading
Dealing With “Resisting an Officer” Charges to Protect Your Future
18
Jul
A conviction for Resisting a Police Officer can kill a career. But a charge of resisting a police officer can be dismissed, reduced, or beat at trial. On a case like this, professional help makes a difference. Continue reading
