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26
Aug 2025

How are Sex Crimes Penalized in California?

In California, sex crimes carry some of the most serious legal consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, mandatory sex offender registration, and lasting personal and professional repercussions. Whether the allegation involves rape, statutory rape, or sexual battery,...

30
Jul 2025

Expunging a Drug Charge

California drug offenses come in many forms, such as simple possession, possession with intent to sell, and drug distribution or trafficking. The severity of these charges can range from minor infractions to serious felonies, which could lead to long prison sentences....

23
Jun 2025

California Crimes that Involve GHB

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate, popularly known as GHB, is an illegal substance mainly used as a party drug. It creates a feeling of euphoria that causes the consumer to relax, become more sociable, and experience a heightened sex drive. However, it depresses the nervous system and has...

25
Apr 2025

The Process of Filing an Expungement

You are not alone if you feel stuck due to a past mistake. Unfortunately, the consequences of a conviction can follow you even after serving your jail term, completing your probation, and paying all the court-ordered fines. A criminal conviction record could weigh heavily on...

09
Apr 2025

What is Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony?

Any crime where a minor is involved could result in a harsh sentence upon conviction, particularly if the offense is sex-related. Contacting a minor to commit a felony is a grave offense punishable under Penal Code (PC) 288.3. Most offenses that could attract charges under this...

24
Mar 2025

How To Get a Felony Expunged

A damaging criminal record is one of the severe repercussions of a criminal conviction. Even after serving your sentence, the conviction remains in your record, publicly available to anyone running a background check on you. Employers and landlords do this to determine a...

26
Feb 2025

California Laws on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records

Facing an arrest and a criminal conviction is a traumatizing experience. However, the consequences of your conviction will go beyond spending time in jail. A criminal conviction enters your record and remains there until you make the relevant efforts to expunge it or have it...

26
Feb 2025

The Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, you can believe your choices are fine but later realize you are wrong. Other times, we act quickly without considering the results. For example, you might enter your car and drive home after having too many drinks, not thinking about it until...