Petty Theft/Shoplifting

Petty Theft (PC 484) & Shoplifting (PC 459.5) There are many forms of theft under California law. Theft, in the simplest form, is the unlawful taking of someone else’s property. When the property is valued under $950, the crime is considered petty theft under Penal Code 484. The separate offense of shoplifting, defined as Penal Read More …

False Imprisonment

False Imprisonment (PC 236): In order to be guilty of False Imprisonment in the state of California, the prosecutor must show that two factors were present, the defendant intentionally restrained another person or confined another person by violence and/or threats of violence, and, the defendant made the other person stay in a confined place or Read More …

Lewd Acts with a Child/Child Molestation

Lewd Acts with a Child/Child Molestation (PC 288): Child Molestation is a serious charge that carries serious legal and social consequences. An accusation of this nature can ruin an innocent person’s life. While there are many types of child molestation, almost any conviction will result in having to register as a sex offender for life. Read More …

Expungements

Expungements Once you have completed summary probation, you can apply to have your initial charges “dismissed in the interest of justice.” Having a conviction(s) expunged can be very beneficial for those involved, especially since an expunged conviction would not be reported on Criminal Records Background Checks in California. If you successfully complete the terms of Read More …