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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 2 months ago.
In California, Penal Code (PC) 273.5 is often referred to as domestic violence (DV). Charges often arise out of he-said/she-said allegations in highly emotional situations. Many innocent people get falsely accused of this serious offense. The government must prove beyond a reason...
Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 3 months ago.
If being on probation for a criminal case is preventing you from reaching your potential, it is time to think about obtaining an early termination of probation. If you are looking to have your record expunged, but you are still on probation, this will get the process started. If ...
Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 3 months ago.
Many couples stay together after they separate, usually because its cheaper to live in one place with one set of bills. This is not possible for everyone, particularly if there is a high level of conflict. The questions then becomes, who moves out? If there are children, generall...
Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 3 months ago.
I have had parents call my office since they have read my articles about certificate of rehabilitation, governors pardon, expungement, early termination of probation and ways to erase criminal conviction. The concerned parents want to insure that their childs juvenile records wil...
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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 4 months ago.
If you were convicted of a felony and released from state prison or other state penal institution in California by either being discharged on completion of the term for which you were sentenced, or released on parole) BEFORE 1943, you will be eligible for this relief. You cannot ...
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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 4 months ago.
The myth dates back to 1993, when media outlets labeled Super Bowl Sunday a day of dread for women across the country. Women advocates spoke of a flood of calls to domestic abuse hot lines and media mailings warning women to not remain at home with him during the game. Whether t...
Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 4 months ago.
Arrears means past due support. Arrears are created when a child support order is made and there have periods of time in which support payments were paid only partially or not at all. Section 685.020 (b) of the California Code of Civil Procedure mandates interest on arrears at a ...
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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 4 months ago.
If you are stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and you injure another person, you will face a charge of DUI with injury. This is a charge that could be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on certain factors such as, your criminal history, th...
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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 5 months ago.
Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) Work Release or Work Furlough City Jail or Private Jail Diversion Programs (Alcohol or Drug Rehabilitation) Sober Living Community Service Instead of going to jail, the above options may be used but with the agreement of the judge, the pro...
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Written by attorney Carina Castaneda, 5 months ago.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. This is the heavily debated Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Due to recent anti-gun laws, many more individuals are now class...
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