Can You Have a Felony and Not Go to Jail? (PC 1170(h))
Can You Have a Felony and Not Go to Jail? (PC 1170(h)) Most people assume that if they are convicted of a felony, they will be sent to prison. In many cases, this is true. However, California law allows judges to offer alternative sentencing for some felony offenses. Alternative sentencing includes probation, pre-trial diversion and other programs designed to reduce the number of people being held in jail or prison.…
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5 Black Friday Crimes That’ll Make You Wait for Cyber Monday
5 Black Friday Crimes That’ll Make You Wait for Cyber Monday On Black Friday, hordes of people flock to stores across America right after they clean their plates in hopes of getting the best deals on products for themselves and everyone on their holiday shopping lists. Black Friday has become so big that many stores now open and begin slashing their prices on Thanksgiving day. The hysteria of this day…
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California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under
California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under Your child is accused of an incident at school. The police come to the school and take your child to the police station. You are not informed that your child is being questioned by police. Authorities use interrogation tactics to get your child to confess to committing a crime he or she may not have actually committed. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario…
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Sextortion is a Crime in California (PC 518)
Sextortion is a Crime in California (PC 518) California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a law that will make “sextortion” a crime in California. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2018, amends existing extortion law under California Penal Code Section 518 to make it a crime to use the threat of releasing private sexually explicit images as blackmail to demand the payment of money, performance of sexual acts or…
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What Does a Certificate of Rehabilitation Do?
What Does a Certificate of Rehabilitation Do? A criminal conviction can have a negative impact on you for the rest of your life. If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you may have a hard time finding a job, maintaining meaningful relationships and applying for professional licenses. However, you may be able to reduce the impact of a criminal conviction by obtaining a Certificate of Rehabilitation. A Certificate of Rehabilitation…
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Why You Should Apply for a Governor’s Pardon Now
Why Should You Apply for a Governor’s Pardon Now? Time is running out for California Governor Jerry Brown. He is about to enter his final year in office and he is not eligible to run again. After the 2018 election, he will be a normal citizen. What does this mean for you? It means you should consider applying for a Governor’s Pardon immediately if you have a criminal conviction on…
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7 Things to Look for in an Orange County Appeals Attorney
7 Things to Look for in an Orange County Appeals Attorney If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Orange County, it doesn’t mean your case needs to end. You still have options. One of those options is to appeal your conviction. If your appeal is successful, you could avoid the sentence that was imposed and all its consequences. Before you appeal your case, it is important that you research…
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What Happens at a Felony Sentencing Hearing in California?
What Happens at a Felony Sentencing Hearing in California? When you are convicted of a felony, it does not mean that your case is over. The next step is receiving your sentence. This will occur at a felony sentencing hearing. At your sentencing hearing, the prosecution is likely to argue for a harsh sentence. That is why you need an aggressive criminal defense lawyer fighting for you at your sentencing…
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What is a Split Sentence for a Felony Offense in California?
What is a Split Sentence for a Felony Offense in California? If you are convicted of a felony offense in California, you may be overcome with panic because you’re looking at the very real possibility of spending time in prison. However, there are options that may be available to you that could allow you to reduce the time you serve in prison. One of those options is split sentencing. What…
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What is Realignment in California?
What is Realignment in California? When you are convicted of a felony, you may assume you will have to serve time in prison. However, thanks to realignment in California, you may be able to avoid prison depending on the severity of your crime. Let’s examine how realignment works in California. The California Public Safety Realignment Initiative A 2011 ruling by the United States Supreme Court led to the creation of…
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