Along with Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida, California used to be among the few states in the nation to require lifetime registration for all sex offenders. In October 2017, however, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate…
On October 12, 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 393, also known as the Consumer Arrest Record Equity (CARE) Act. This law creates a more straightforward legal process for sealing your arrest record. With the…
If you’re a non-citizen facing deportation proceedings because of a past criminal conviction, you could have the ability to have that criminal conviction vacated – or erased – under a recent revision to California law….
A criminal conviction can have widespread consequences. You probably realize the big ones like incarceration, probation, and fines. However, these are hardly the only penalties. Having a misdemeanor or felony conviction can impact your ability…