Hofsheier Overruled. What is the impact of persons who have been relieved of their duty to register under Penal Code section 290?
Penal Code section 290 requires mandatory lifetime sex offender registration for persons convicted of most sex offenses including oral copulation with a person under 18, digital penetration with a person under 18 and other “consensual” conduct with persons between the age of 16 and 18. However, sexual intercourse with a person under 18 (commonly known […]
What to do if you are arrested, but were actually innocent. Sacramento Criminal Record Expungement Attorney on what to do if you are the victim of a False Arrest
Getting arrested is a tough thing to have happen to you. Moreover, getting arrested for something you didn’t do is really tough and can adversely affect your life long after it is all over. If you have been arrested for something you didn’t do, you need to get good legal counsel. Innocent people do get […]
California Supreme Court Addresses Jessica’s Law Proposition 83
Jessica’s Law California The California Supreme Court ruled on two cases involving the 2000 foot residency restrictions imposed by Jessica’s law (Proposition 83.) The purpose of Jessica’s Law is to keep sex offenders away from children. Both of these opinions were authored by Justice Baxter. However, in my view, the opinions are difficult to reconcile […]
Criminal Record Expungement Attorney in Sacramento Aids Public Benefit
If you’re a convicted felon who’s aiming to return as a productive member of society, having your record expunged greatly increases your chances of finding work again. Additionally, it may make it easier to receive aid payments from the government. The recent passage of Proposition 47 is already benefiting those in the prison system by […]
New Privacy Laws in California
California is a state that is concerned with the privacy of its citizens. This year there were several new Privacy laws signed into law and going into effect January 1, 2015. Use of Drones: Drones are being used at an ever-increasing rate by people for all kinds of purposes. Some are good and other not […]
California Gun Laws – New and Pending
California Gun Laws – New and Pending Governor Brown signed into law a new type of restraining order known as a “gun Violence restraining order.” This restraining order allows a family member to seek a 21 day ex parte firearm restraining order when someone poses “an immediate and present danger.” This order can be extended […]