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In California, a domestic violence conviction can immediately impact your ability to own, possess, purchase, or carry firearms. In many situations, you must surrender your guns while a case is pending, and a conviction can...

Most people associate driving under the influence (DUI) with misdemeanor charges. While it’s true that many first-time DUI arrests in California are prosecuted as misdemeanors, there are times when this offense can be...

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Sonoma County, one of the first questions you may have is whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. That distinction matters because it affects the potential...

A first-time DUI arrest does not automatically lead to a DUI conviction. Not only do you have the chance to fight these charges and avoid a conviction entirely, but there might also be options for pleading guilty to a...

Few experiences are more stressful for a parent than learning that their child has been arrested. While these arrests are a serious matter, the juvenile justice system operates differently than the adult criminal system....

There are lasting consequences that come with a criminal conviction, but they don’t have to follow you forever. California gives you a chance to clean up your record in many situations, but you’ll need to understand how...

A DUI arrest can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been in trouble with the law before. It’s natural to worry about your license, your job, and your future. It’s also normal to worry about what comes next. If...

An arrest puts you in a difficult and uncertain position. You may feel pressure to explain yourself, resolve the situation quickly, or cooperate in hopes that the case will go away. Those instincts are understandable, but...