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When can my felony be reduced to a misdemeanor?
Having a felony on your record will likely affect you for the rest of your life. A felony conviction can prevent you from holding certain jobs, serving on a jury or in the armed forces and voting. Additionally, a felony conviction can make you ineligible for federal...
What happens if I have marijuana taken by the TSA?
The Biden administration recently announced it was pardoning people convicted of simple marijuana possession. It is currently examining whether marijuana should remain an illegal Schedule I substance. Our state and nation have evolved on the legality and morality of...
What is murder with ‘malice aforethought’?
One of the most serious crimes a person in Newport Beach can be accused of committing is first-degree murder. It is important to understand what constitutes first-degree murder, so you can make informed decisions should you be charged with committing such a crime....
What is California’s ‘three strikes’ law?
California residents facing a felony charge may have heard of the state’s so-called three strikes law and wonder how or if it could affect them. The three strikes law was initially enacted in 1994. Under the original law, a person convicted of a felony would have...