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In my experience as a California criminal defense attorney, defendants can get their felony charges reduced to misdemeanors in the following four ways: Accepting a plea bargain to a lesser offense, Completing a pretrial diversion program, Filing a Penal Code 17(b) motion, or Showing that one or more “elements of the crime” are missing. I …

Senate Bill 384 (SB 384) changed the sex offender registration process in California as of 2021. The legislation replaced mandatory lifetime registration for all sex offenses with three separate tiers based on the seriousness of the sex offense. Also, juveniles are treated differently from adult offenders under SB 384. Plus, there may be registration complications …

Work Furlough Programs in San Diego — Top California Defense Lawyer ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Inmates who are eligible for work furlough in San Diego can request to spend the remainder of their prison sentence at a work furlough facility. Work furlough allows inmates to work, or to look for work, before their sentence …

5 Most Common Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination in California Workplaces — Labor Law AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is both illegal and common. A recent study shows a link between a mother’s and baby’s health and perceived pregnancy discrimination, which is alarming considering more than 70% of all pregnant women …

5 Important Home Confinement Rules That You Might Not Know — Top Defense Lawyer ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube 5 common rules of home confinement are: random check-ins by a probation officer, wearing an ankle monitor around the clock, no drugs or alcohol, no leaving the house except with prior approval, and an evening curfew. …

House Arrest vs. Jail — Everything You Need to KnowWatch this video on YouTube House arrest is different from jail in that you would be confined at home, rather than in a state prison or county jail. Both types of confinement can be used for pre-trial or pre-sentencing, or as a prison term. While house …

How to Write a Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages — Step by Step Guide by an Employment Law AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube In California, a sample demand letter for unpaid wages informs your employer of your missed payments and of your willingness to take legal action to recover them. Demand letters should include details …

Does California Have "Damage Caps" in Personal Injury Lawsuits?Watch this video on YouTube Generally, there are no damage caps for personal injury cases in California. However, there is one important exception: As of January 1, 2025, non-economic damages are capped at $430,000 in non-fatal medical malpractice claims and $600,000 in fatal medical malpractice claims.1 Each …

Written-up for Insubordination? 5 Ways to Defend YourselfWatch this video on YouTube You can fight a claim of insubordination in the workplace by writing a rebuttal letter to be included with the insubordination claim in your employee file. This challenges your employer’s version of events. It can also present evidence that the insubordination claim is …