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Consequences of a Felony Conviction and the Possibility of Expungement

Published: Jul 5, 2023

A felony conviction has far-reaching consequences that can profoundly impact various aspects of your life. Beyond the immediate legal consequences, the collateral consequences of a felony conviction can manifest in limited employment opportunities,...

What is the Difference Between Record Sealing and Expungment?

Published: Jul 5, 2023

A criminal record can affect the rest of your life. It will make signing a lease, completing your education, or finding a suitable job difficult. Even if a criminal charge does not lead to a conviction, the prosecution and your arrest record remain on...

Defending Administrative Penalties for Marijuana Cultivation

Published: Sep 29, 2022

Although Sacramento County allows for residential cultivation of marijuana, each residential unit is allowed to grow up to six marijuana plants legally. Exceeding the limit attracts an administrative fee of $500 per plant above the allowed six for...

Peace Officers’ Transparency and Accountability Improved By The Passage of SB-16

Published: Apr 18, 2022

Until recently, California law has kept police personnel records mostly confidential. The general rule under Penal Code section 832.7 was that peace officer personnel records were confidential and were not subject to disclosure. However, because of the...

Police Transparency Laws SB-1421 from 2019, and SB-16

Published: Mar 28, 2022

Transparency in civic policing is critical for making sure that laws are enforced in a way that is admissible by the citizens. Secrecy in policy enforcement leads to illegal acts and the assumption, shared by both community and law enforcement so often,...

What is SB 567 in Sacramento?

Published: Mar 28, 2022

Finding true justice in California has been a problem for a long time, with racism, injustice, and inequality penetrating the criminal justice system denying defendants liberty void of fairness. For years now, courts have been sentencing defendants to...