General FAQ’S
Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on December 17, 2018
If you are facing criminal charges, you should retain a criminal defense attorney to represent you in the courtroom. The first step in hiring a lawyer is to attend a free legal consultation at his or her office to discuss the facts of your case, learn about the lawyer’s practice, and decide whether you will…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Juvenile Crimes on November 16, 2018
What Are Student Searches? Teachers, administrators, school counselors, and other personnel use student searches to keep a campus safe. From drug suspicions to school shooting concerns, school officials have asked students to empty their backpacks, open their lockers, and even reveal the contents of their pockets during these searches. Most of the time, these searches…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on February 5, 2018
The topic of people with mental illnesses going to jail has been one of great controversy for years. Mental illness and disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are risk factors for committing crimes. They are also rampant conditions in jails nationwide. One study in San Diego, for example, found the…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on January 5, 2018
If police have arrested you in California but the courts never convicted you, a new state law makes it possible to automatically seal your arrest record. “Sealing” your record means the arrest will not appear on most criminal background checks in the state, although it will still be visible to law enforcement agencies. Learn how…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on January 2, 2018
The cops recently put you under arrest in California. They handcuffed you, read you your rights, booked you into the jailhouse – the whole nine yards. Now you’re on the brink of the California criminal court process and don’t know what to expect. Understanding at least a basic outline of the average criminal case can…
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Riverside Jails Information,Sentencing on July 26, 2017
After being convicted of a crime, a jail or prison sentence is likely to be most people’s worst case scenario, and for good reason. Jail and prison are not pleasant experiences in even the best of cases. If you’re facing criminal charges, a qualified and experienced Riverside criminal defense lawyer can help you secure less severe…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on July 19, 2017
Carrying a criminal record can complicate many aspects of life after conviction, but having an arrest on your record can cause significant problems. People who are arrested and charged, but never convicted, can have their arrest records sealed, meaning future employers won’t see them during criminal background checks. This system, covered under California Penal Code…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on May 15, 2017
California has several laws regarding the sale and possession of illicit substances. There are two health and safety codes that relate to methamphetamine in particular: 11378 HS and 11377 HS. These two codes break down what is illegal in the state when it comes to methamphetamine, as well as the penalties lawbreakers may face. Here…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on April 26, 2017
San Diego County has displayed some interesting trends in conviction and acquittal rates for criminal cases over the past few years. According to an internal District Attorney’s Office analysis of trial results for recent years, the court system has convicted roughly one out of every three defendants in San Diego County criminal cases. Some argue…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on April 19, 2017
California has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. California firearm owners need to understand the state’s gun laws, or they risk facing stiff penalties and possibly even criminal prosecution. While the gun registration and purchasing laws in the state are generally straightforward, California’s open carry laws have been a hot topic…
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