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Cron, Israels & Stark Blog
1w ago
A common question is, what does it mean when your criminal charges were “dismissed without prejudice?” Criminal cases can be dismissed “with prejudice” or “without prejudice.” Dismissal without prejudice is a legal term meaning that criminal charges have been dismissed but can be refiled by the district attorney at ..read more
Cron, Israels & Stark Blog
1w ago
In California, a background check will typically reveal if somebody was convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, such as common crimes like driving under the influence (DUI) or Penal Code 243.4 PC domestic battery. A background check is when a potential employer obtains information about someone's history, including ..read more
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3w ago
California Vehicle Code 23152(f) VC is the statute making it a crime to drive under the influence of drugs (DUID), which is generally described as an inability to drive like someone sober under similar circumstances because of any type of drug, such as legally prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Simply put, you can be ..read more
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1M ago
Suppose you have an active warrant in California. In that case, you could be arrested during a police officer contact at a traffic stop. It can also have an impact on your background check for employment. Sometimes, for serious felony warrants, perhaps the police will even come looking for you to ..read more
Cron, Israels & Stark Blog
2M ago
California Penal Code 12022.3 PC is a firearm sentencing enhancement for someone who uses or possesses a gun during the commission of some sex crimes, such as Penal Code 261 PC rape, Penal Code 286 PC sodomy, and Penal Code 288 PC lewd acts with a minor. These enhancements will expose the defendant to a certain ..read more
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3M ago
California Vehicle Code 10501 VC is the statute that makes it a crime to file a false auto theft report. Most violations are misdemeanors that carry up to six months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Suppose you falsely report a crime, such as someone stealing your car. In that case, it’s considered a waste of law ..read more
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4M ago
Suppose you seek to get your arrest record sealed or your conviction dismissed. In that case, it might be possible under California's Clean Slate Act, which allows people to move on with their lives. Senate Bill 731 made essential changes to the Clean Slate Act, AB 1076, which gives you a second chance. It’s often ..read more
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4M ago
California Penal Code 408 PC is the statute making it a misdemeanor crime for someone to participate in an unlawful assembly, which is two or more people gathering to do something illegal or a violent lawful act. Related Penal Code 407 PC defines an unlawful assembly as “Whenever two or more persons assemble to do an ..read more
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4M ago
California Vehicle Code 23612 VC requires motorists arrested for DUI to submit to a breath or blood test and presumes drivers give implied consent to testing. If you refuse a chemical test, you will face a minimum one-year driver's license suspension. Under California's implied consent law, anyone who drives a motor ..read more
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5M ago
California Penal Code 666.5 PC is a sentencing enhancement statute increasing the penalties for repeat auto theft offenses. Simply put, the fines and jail time can be increased under this law if you are convicted of auto theft for a second or subsequent time. This law is designed to deter repeat grand theft auto offenders ..read more