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  • What is an Expungement in California?

    An expungement is used to limit what shows up on some background checks. The expungement does not erase the conviction from your record but changes the conviction to show as a dismissal. It also does not seal the conviction from the public and the conviction remains on your record for purposes including sex offender registration…

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  • What is a DUI in California?
    What is a DUI in California?

    California driving under the influence (DUI) laws are applicable to both alcohol as well as drugs and it is unlawful for you to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In California, it is unlawful for you to drink alcohol and drive with your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at .08% or higher…

  • What is Fraud in California?
    What is Fraud in California?

    In California, fraud is a crime and multiple laws in the state qualify it as such. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, fraud is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor in California. Additionally, California Penal Code also addresses several other types of fraud including insurance fraud, welfare fraud, embezzlement, state tax fraud, check…

  • What is Murder in California?
    What is Murder in California?

    In California, murder is divided into first and second degree murder. First degree murder is intentional killing with premeditation and deliberation. There are also ways of killing that can qualify the murder as first degree. These ways of killing include lying in wait, torture, bomb, poison and more. In California, a felony murder can also…