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Understanding Record Sealing: Eligibility Criteria and Key Limitations Record sealing is valuable for individuals seeking a fresh start after a criminal conviction. California has implemented Clean Slate laws to help individuals with criminal […]

Are You Charged With Theft, Burglary, or Robbery? Theft, robbery, and burglary are three different crimes under California law, and a conviction for any of these offenses could put someone behind bars. If […]

What is DUID? If you’re taken into custody and charged with DUI (driving under the influence) in or near Los Angeles, a Los Angeles DUI attorney will examine the details of your case, […]

Do You Need to Obtain a Restraining Order? A restraining order can provide quick legal protection, but there are several types of restraining orders. Understanding and obtaining a restraining order can be complicated […]

How Are Sentences Determined in Criminal Cases in California? How do judges determine sentences for convicted offenders in the State of California? If you are convicted of a crime in Southern California, you […]

What is the Three Strikes Law? If you’re charged with a “violent” or “serious” felony in the Los Angeles area or anywhere in Southern California, you must contact a Los Angeles criminal defense […]

What is a Restraining Order? A restraining or protective order is a court-issued mandate that can protect a person from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. The order may extend […]

Is Marijuana Illegal in California? California has always been a forward-thinking state. California led the pack when it came to medical marijuana. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana, making it […]

What Exactly is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain, often called a plea deal or plea agreement, is a legal process involving the defendant, the defending attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and a judge. […]

We often see the terms escorting and prostitution used incorrectly interchangeably. Not everyone understands that they have differences. In this article, we will examine the difference between escorting and prostitution. And if you […]