How many years back can potential employers in California look back at your criminal record?

In California, criminal convictions can only be reported for seven years unless another law requires employers to look deeper into your background....

Felony with misdemeanor backup

The attorney representing a defendant in a criminal case has the duty to correctly advise the defendant on the specific consequences that a...

How to handle EO 1097?

CSU Executive order 1096 is a separate and distinct process from the criminal system. A student can file a complaint and it is then investigated by...

What if I get arrested and they charge me as felon in possession of a firearm?

Most people arrested believe that the charges they are arrested for will undoubtedly be the only charges they face. This may be true for some...

Fabricated police report

If a case is dismissed based on the fact that the complaining witness lied about the allegations, the accused should consult with an attorney about...

Can my boyfriend be rearrested after bail for a misdemeanor for vandalism and battery/ what r the outcomes of his court date ?

The filing of criminal charges is solely up to the discretion of the district attorney. That is why in criminal cases the caption is The People of...

What happen if you don’t show up on a restraining order court day because your not aware of

An individual is only required to show up to court if they are actually served with a domestic violence protective order (DVPO). If the petitioner...

Penal Code section 148.5 is the California law against making a false report of a crime. Penal Code section 148.5 makes it a misdemeanor to make a...

Each court facility in California has its own unique identification code. 43470 is for Superior Court-San Jose Facility and 43100 is for Santa...

Cruz Waivers are often granted to defendants who are preparing to serve long sentences and need to attend to personal matters before the sentence...