Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Criminal Conviction Guidelines)
Oct 10, 2012
Not to be confused with the DREAM ACT. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012. This guide tries to answer specific question...
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Applying for a Job
Jan 05, 2012
What criminal convictions do I have to disclose on job applications or at job interviews?...
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Dismissal of Criminal Case per Penal Code Section 1203.4 (Formerly Expungement of Criminal Records)
Jan 05, 2012
What really does an Expungement mean? If I have my case expunged what does that do for my criminal record? How to clean up your criminal record. A basic guide to give you more information regarding ...
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I am Scared to Talk to an Attorney Because I Might Not Hire Them.
Nov 12, 2011
One of the most important rules at your disposal is the "Duty of Confidentiality." An attorney shall not reveal any client communications without the client's informed consent. ...
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Should I Post the Bail Amount or Use the Services of a Bail Bondsmen?
Nov 12, 2011
Bail Amounts can be very high and often make it impossible for a defendant's family to both hire a Private Attorney and Post a Bond....
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Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
Nov 12, 2011
Criminal Convictions may cause collateral consequences on the accused, such as immigration problems. Often these consequences can be detrimental to the non-citizen and their families. It is imperativ...
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I want to hire a private attorney or lawyer but I don't have any time before my court appearance.
Oct 20, 2011
Defendant's rights at his/her first court appearance, otherwise known as the "arraignment," allow them to request a continuance in order to hire private counsel before entering a plea....
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Making Telephone Calls From Jail (California Penal Code Section 851.5)
Sep 26, 2011
Debunking the myths behind making a telephone call from jail. What the law really says about a person who has been arrested and wants to make a telephone call from jail. ...
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