In this series, we’ve defined criminal records and discussed the importance of knowing your criminal record history and destroying criminal records. Today we will discuss options for getting convictions dismissed. Fortunately, there are several ways to have convictions completely dismissed from your record. These include reducing your felony to a misdemeanor, expungement,…
In the first posts in this series, we have discussed the definition of a criminal record and how to obtain your criminal record history. Today we will learn about sealing and destroying arrest records. There are several circumstances in which records of your arrest or detention may be completely sealed…
In our last post, we discussed the definition of a criminal record and the importance of understanding a criminal record when it comes to entering a plea. Today we are discussing the importance of knowing your criminal record history. Jail will pass, but your record will haunt you for the…
In the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a series about avoiding and cleaning up your California criminal record. First we will discuss the definition of a criminal record, and why having one can impact your life beyond the conviction. What is a criminal record? Your criminal record is more…
This is the fifth and final in this blog series covering domestic violence in Placer County. The first four can be found here: The Placer County Domestic Violence Court and common domestic violence charges Victim and witness participation issues What to do if you’re involved in a domestic dispute and…
This is the fourth in this blog series covering domestic violence in Placer County. The first three can be found here: The Placer County Domestic Violence Court and common domestic violence charges Victim and witness participation issues What to do if you’re involved in a domestic dispute and common defenses…
This is the third in this blog series covering domestic violence in Placer County. The first post outlined the Placer County Domestic Violence Court and covered the most common domestic violence charges. The second post covered victim and witness participation issues. This post outlines the things you should do if…
This is the second in this blog series covering domestic violence in Placer County. The first post outlined the Placer County Domestic Violence Court and covered the most common domestic violence charges. This post will cover victim and witness participation issues. Charging Decision In many domestic violence cases, the alleged…
This is the first in a five-part blog series covering domestic violence crimes in Placer County. This post outlines the formation of the Placer County Domestic Violence Court and the Family Violence Unity of the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. It also covers the most common domestic violence offenses. Placer County Domestic…
Placer County is one of the toughest in California when it comes to enforcing DUI laws and has specialized courts to handle such cases. In response to three prominent DUI homicides in 2005—including the death of a respected police officer and a child on a bicycle—Placer County assembled a task…