California Criminal Defense Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do if I Am Being Accused of Domestic Violence?
What are the consequences of a domestic violence conviction?
How can an attorney help me before I am arrested?
What counts as self-defense in domestic violence cases?
What Are the Consequences of Domestic Violence Charges?
Can I go to jail or prison for domestic violence?
Does the criminal protective order mean that I can't talk to my wife / girlfriend?
Do I need to hire an attorney or can I just plead guilty to the charges and be done with it?
How Can the “Victim” in a Domestic Violence Case Get the Charges Dropped?
I lied to the police. How do I fix this?
Do I have any rights as the “victim” in the case?
Can I go to jail if I refuse to testify against my partner?
What Should I Do if I Receive a Restraining Order?
What is the difference between a Civil Harassment Restraining Order and a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
What is the difference between a Temporary Restraining Order and a Full Restraining Order?
Does getting a Restraining Order mean that I might go to jail?
What Should You Do if You Are Being Accused of a Sex Crime?
What if I was falsely accused of a sex crime?
How can I protect myself if I was accused of a sex crime?
How can an attorney help my case?
Expungement & Background Checks
How long does a conviction show up on a background check?
I have a past conviction and I want to clean up my record. What can I do?
Do I need to hire an attorney to get my case expunged?
Coachella Festival Drug Defense
Are there undercover police officers at the festival?
What should I do if approached by police?
If the police search me and find drugs, what will they do?
Stagecoach & Coachella Alcohol Defense
Is it safe to use a fake ID at the festival?
Can I video or audio record police?
What happens if I am arrested for an alcohol offense?
