Blog Posts in February, 2018

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  • After AB-1008 – Can an Employer Consider an Infraction Conviction for Hiring Purposes?
    After AB-1008 – Can an Employer Consider an Infraction Conviction for Hiring Purposes?

    On October 14, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown approved AB-1008.[1] AB-1008 was intended to provide people with prior criminal convictions more opportunities to be considered for job placements. AB-1008 ...

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  • Post-Conviction Relief: Health & Safety Code section 11550(b) Under the Influence Offense - Dismissed
    Post-Conviction Relief: Health & Safety Code section 11550(b) Under the Influence Offense - Dismissed

    Recently, at the Downey Courthouse in Los Angeles County, I obtained a dismissal on behalf of my client for his 1990 Health & Safety Code section 11550(b)(Under the Influence of a Controlled ...

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  • NEW Penal Code § 290 Sex Registration Bill Taking Effect on January 1, 2021
    NEW Penal Code § 290 Sex Registration Bill Taking Effect on January 1, 2021

    On October 6, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown approved SB-384.[1] SB-384 will take effect on January 1, 2021 and will make drastic changes to the “Sex Registration” requirements under Penal Code section ...

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  • Health & Safety Code section 11351 Offense Vacated - Penal Code section 1473.7 Motion Granted
    Health & Safety Code section 11351 Offense Vacated - Penal Code section 1473.7 Motion Granted

    A client recently hired our office to assist him in obtaining post-conviction relief for his 1991 Health & Safety Code § 11351 (Possession of Cocaine for Sale) felony offense. When our client hired ...

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  • DUI (VC § 23152) Case Dismissed and Driving with License Suspended for DUI (VC § 14601.2(a)) Case Dismissed!
    DUI (VC § 23152) Case Dismissed and Driving with License Suspended for DUI (VC § 14601.2(a)) Case Dismissed!

    A client recently hired our office to assist him with three different misdemeanor cases. After proper investigation, negotiation and advocacy, our office obtained dismissals on two of his cases and a ...

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  • Can a Person Charged with a Penal Code section 647.6(a) (Annoying or Molesting a Child) Conviction Obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation?
    Can a Person Charged with a Penal Code section 647.6(a) (Annoying or Molesting a Child) Conviction Obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation?

    In order to obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation pursuant to Penal Code section 4852.01, the petitioner generally must fulfill the following requirements: (1) Be an individual who was convicted of a ...

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