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What is Assault with a Deadly Weapon?

Posted by Phillip Crawford | Dec 28, 2022 | 0 Comments

In California, the crime of Assault With a Deadly Weapon (ADW) is  defined by Penal Code Section 245(a)(1). Typically, this crime is filed as a felony charge, although it is a “wobbler” and can be filed as a misdemeanor as well. In order to prove ADW, the prosecutor has to prove two main componen...

Several Diversion Motions Granted in Monterey County

Posted by Brett Hartmann | Feb 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

As of January 1, 2021, California Penal Code Section 1001.95 allows a judge to grant diversion in most misdemeanor cases. When a criminal defendant is granted diversion, their case is put “on hold” while the defendant complies with terms laid out by the judge; if the defendant complies with the j...

Diversion Granted on Battery Charge

Posted by Brett Hartmann | Oct 05, 2021 | 0 Comments

A Salinas woman was arrested for Battery and advised by her public defender to plead guilty. Once she hired our firm we moved the court for diversion, which the court granted. Our client will have no criminal record and her arrest record will be sealed.

DUI SCHOOL - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted by Phillip Crawford | Mar 09, 2021 | 0 Comments

What is DUI School and How Does it Work in California?             In California, when you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, there are two cases against you: (1) the traditional criminal case that is handled in the local Superior Court; and (2) the DMV “Admini...

Understanding Misdemeanor Diversion

Posted by Phillip Crawford | Feb 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

California's new misdemeanor diversion law may allow you to avoid a criminal conviction. However, if you are granted diversion, you must be aware that the judge will impose potentially onerous requirements on you. If you don't complete these requirements you will be terminated from the program.

CAN MY ARREST RECORD BE SEALED?

Posted by Brett Hartmann | Feb 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

Sealing Your Arrest Record in California             When you are arrested for a crime in California, the record of your arrest is public information. This is true even if the prosecutor never files criminal charges or if your case is later dismissed. An arrest can show up on a background check ...

THE CURRENT STATUS OF CALIFORNIA'S THREE STRIKES LAW

Posted by Julie Crawford | Dec 31, 2020 | 0 Comments

THE CURRENT STATUS OF CALIFORNIA'S THREE STRIKES LAW California's Three Strikes law was enacted in 1994 in an effort to keep murderers and rapists off the streets.  The law mandated that a defendant convicted of any felony with two, or more, prior strikes would receive a prison sentence of 25-to...

BREATH OR BLOOD?

Posted by Phillip Crawford | Nov 13, 2020 | 0 Comments

Is it better to take the breath or the blood test? Because of the problems with current blood testing methods and the fact that the district attorney will have only one test, instead of two, to use against you, it's usually better to choose blood.

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