Author - Dmitry G

Information About Probation Violations And The Possibility Of Expungement

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:39:31+00:00If you have committed a criminal offense and were caught, you will be convicted in accordance with the Penal code, depending on what type of crime you have committed. Criminal conviction in your records will not help you in finding a job or renting a real-estate property. Most employers are very suspicious and will not want to hire people with criminal records. Same goes for the landlords. Still, after you were already convicted, there is a chance to seal your criminal records through expungement. It is a great opportunity to hide your criminal records from the potential employers and landlords. However, if you have managed to violate your probation, you may not be eligible for expungement to begin with. Yet, if that is the case, do not despair – all is not lost. There is always a possibility to make things right, but in order to do so, you will first...

Useful Tips On Proper Court Behavior

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:41:00+00:00In case you are a defendant and your future generally depends on the court’s actions, one thing is absolutely certain – proper behavior in the court of law may have a certain impact on the judge and the jury as well as the prosecution. First and foremost rule – never be late. Regardless of whether it is an arraignment, a hearing or a trial, always arrive on time. Arrive earlier if you must, but never be late, especially if you are the defendant. Otherwise, you may be locked up or punished in another way. So what else is important? Well, your appearance may well make a certain impression. When you arrive in court, keep in mind that you arrive at an official place and perhaps here your future fate is going to be decided. Therefore, prepare your appearance properly. First of all, dress nicely. Men should wear a suit if possible...

What Are The Legal Consequences Of Engaging In Cybersex With A Minor

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:41:29+00:00Internet is not only the largest source of information to date – it is also a huge market, a trading platform and, most importantly, an incredible communication tool that erases all limitations and restrictions when it comes to getting in touch with one another. With that said, nowadays, we are all well accustomed to using all kinds of chat rooms that are designed to satisfy nearly any kind of needs and requirements. Sure enough, in case you have a problem with some of your gadgets, you can easily find an active chat room about this device and discover the best ways to deal with the issue online. Chat rooms are incredibly convenient and you can find a chat room about anything you want. Of course, people, who would like to satisfy their intimate sexual desires also enjoy chatting in various chat rooms that are created specifically to fulfill their passion and...

Los Angeles Hit And Run Offense And It’s Legal Consequences

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:41:49+00:00California laws are very harsh to the potential offenders, especially when it comes to the car accidents as well as hit and run offenses. There are two types of hit and run offenses – the misdemeanor one and the felony. A misdemeanor hit and run offense is when a person damages one’s property and then leaves the scene of the accident without notifying any other parties involved or contacting the authorities. On the other hand, a hit and run offenses is considered a felony in case a person injures or kills another person or a group of individuals during the accident and then leaves the scene without notifying the authorities or any other parties involved. A person can be charged for a hit and run offense even in case he or she did not produce the accident to begin with. Just leaving the scene without identifying yourself to any other...

Main Consequences of Reporting a False Act of Domestic Violence

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:42:20+00:00Acts of domestic violence are quite common in the California state and all over the country. Sometimes, people are unable to resolve their family issues with words and therefore resort to violence and cruelty. Still, some people, who committed these violent acts, are genuinely sorry, they repent and will never do anything like that again. The people, who were violated, are often scared and call the police to protect them. Yet, by the time the law enforcement officers arrive, both parties calm down and decide that they do not want to have any legal trouble in the family. Hence, the victim tells the police officers that there was a simple misunderstanding, that there was in fact no crime and that the report of domestic violence was made under some pressing circumstances. Sure enough, trying to protect the person you love from getting arrested is truly admirable, but one must also remember...

Reasons To Be Honest With Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:43:04+00:00Regardless of what crime a person may be accused of committing, it is quite apparent that it is nearly impossible to come up with a suitable defense strategy without a good Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. Only will a qualified and experienced attorney have the skills and the expertise to defend one’s legal rights in the court of law. Despite the fact that all lawyers are bound by a certain code of ethics and are obliged to preserve complete confidentiality, a lot of people are too afraid of telling the truth and admitting their crimes to their attorneys. Some individuals even fabricate the facts, since they are too frightened that their lawyers will judge them or will not provide adequate defense. Not being completely honest with your lawyer is actually a huge mistake. There is a number of reasons why you should tell the truth and nothing but the truth whenever...

Child Pornography Crimes – Legal Consequences

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:44:20+00:00Any type of possession of child pornography is unlawful in today’s society. The penalties for possessing or distributing images or video files that depict sexual conduct of minors under the age of 18 are very severe, especially in the state of California. Any person, who will be found guilty of possessing 6 or more identical images that depict sexual conduct of minors under the age of 18, will also be prosecuted for child pornography distribution. You should contact Los Angeles criminal attorney immediately to find out how to avoid mandatory jail sentence. When it comes to penalties for possession of child pornography, a convicted criminal can expect the following legal consequences: - Up to $10 000 in fines - Prison incarceration for up to 10 years - A third degree felony conviction Furthermore, if a person is also found guilty of intending to distribute images or video files depicting sexual conduct of minors under the...

Reasons To Hire A Professional Attorney For Sex Crime Case

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:44:38+00:00We all make mistakes and at times, these mistakes can hurt other people. Nevertheless, very often we have no intention to hurt the ones who surround us. We act in line with our instincts, in line with our anger, our frustration or desperation. It is, however, quite important to make sure that you yourself will not have to bear responsibility for the mistakes that you made unintentionally. Indeed, sometimes we do things that we regret afterwards and this does not necessarily make us bad or evil. When it comes to the sex crimes of any kind, modern society is absolutely unforgiving. Even if there was a good reason for committing such a mistake, even if there is another side to the story, it is still very difficult to make sure that the judge and the jury understand all the circumstances that led to the truly unfortunate event. Being accused as...

What Does It Take To Break The Law Without Realizing It?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:45:00+00:00We live in a modern society that is based on democratic principles, in which the laws and legal legislation exist to make sure that our rights are not being neglected or disregarded. Even though most of the laws are incredibly valuable and help in maintaining peace in the world that we live in, it is hard not to realize that some of the rules that are written in the law books, are pretty strange and, at times, even downright silly. Thousands of people every year are breaking those laws, without even knowing what they are doing. These laws are far from being perfect and can create a lot of trouble. In Los Angeles alone some of these laws are absolutely ridiculous and you can find out why on your own: 1.We all know that some trees and bushes need a slight trimming at times. This makes them grow in the right...

California DUI Law – Is Cannabis Included?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:45:50+00:00It is hard to deny that our society often contradicts itself in a number of ways. For instance alcohol and tobacco are both readily available on just about every corner and people can drink or smoke cigarettes at just about any time. On the other hand, marijuana, which is far from being just as dangerous and detrimental as the above-mentioned substances, is deemed as an illegal drug and is prohibited in most of the states. With that said, some people, who may be suffering from certain diseases and illnesses, are often eligible for cannabis usage and get special medicinal marijuana cards that permit them to buy pot for personal usage. These people often want to know if they are going to be arrested for driving under the influence if some dosage of cannabis still remains in their blood. Even though it may seem absurd, in a situation when you were...