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Sonoma County prosecutors can use many forms of evidence to try to prove that a defendant committed a homicide. A case may include physical evidence from the scene, witness statements, surveillance footage, phone records,...

A California expungement can help you move forward after completing a criminal sentence, but not every conviction qualifies. In Sonoma County, eligibility for expungement depends largely on the type of conviction, the...

You may have to register as a sex offender in California if you receive a conviction for an offense covered by the state’s registration law. The state requires registration for a range of sex offenses, but the length of...

If you are like most people, being arrested can leave you with more questions than answers. You may not know what happens next, but the right attorney can guide you through the Sonoma County criminal court process. There are...

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...