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J&Y Law Firm

4.8
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Jimenez Law Offices

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving Palm Springs, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
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Larry H. Parker
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Chudnovsky Law

4.9
118 Reviews
  • Serving Palm Springs, CA and Riverside County, California

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Christopher J. Whelton
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Sanford Jossen
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Jonathan Franklin
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Vincent Barney Garcia
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Paul E. Antill
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Andrea L. Cook
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Aaron Sibley
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Sharla Evert
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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

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Is there any solution or remedy for an aggravation felony?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
If the case is still open and pending with a warrant for you arrest because you didn't go to court, or didn't complete probation, then yes, you and your attorney can go to court and handle/defend the charges. If the case is over, convicted and sentences, then: some CA convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the court, but ONLY IF there was no felony prison time sentenced whether served or not, and if it was not for certain listed sexual crimes, and if all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending. If successful, the conviction would be withdrawn and the charges dismissed. Expungement does NOT clear, remove or erase the conviction, but does change the record to show 'conviction reversed and dismissed by expungement'. The conviction is still a 'prior' or 'strike' for purposes of repeat offense. Expungement specifically does NOT restore firearms rights lost due to felony conviction. Expungement will help in obtaining and keeping employment. When applying for a job in the private sector, in response to any question concerning your prior criminal record, you may deny that you were arrested or convicted of the offense. However, you must disclose the arrest and conviction in any questionnaire or application for public office, for a position as a peace officer, for licensing by any state or local agency, for contracting with the California State Lottery, or for purposes of serving on a jury. The licensing agency and employer then can decide, in their discretion, whether you are barred from licensing or employment because of the conviction.
If the case is still open and pending with a warrant for you arrest because you didn't go to court, or didn't complete probation, then yes, you and your attorney can go to court and handle/defend the charges. If the case is over, convicted and sentences, then: some CA convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the court, but ONLY IF there was no felony prison time sentenced whether served or not, and if it was not for certain listed sexual crimes, and if all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending. If successful, the conviction would be withdrawn and the charges dismissed. Expungement does NOT clear, remove or erase the conviction, but does change the record to show 'conviction reversed and dismissed by expungement'. The conviction is still a 'prior' or 'strike' for purposes of repeat offense. Expungement specifically does NOT restore firearms rights lost due to felony conviction. Expungement will help in obtaining and keeping employment. When applying for a job in the private sector, in response to any question concerning your prior criminal record, you may deny that you were arrested or convicted of the offense. However, you must disclose the arrest and conviction in any questionnaire or application for public office, for a position as a peace officer, for licensing by any state or local agency, for contracting with the California State Lottery, or for purposes of serving on a jury. The licensing agency and employer then can decide, in their discretion, whether you are barred from licensing or employment because of the conviction.
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When can I get a DUI expunged from my record?

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Answered by attorney Todd Alan Landgren (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Todd A. Landgren A Professional Law Corporation
If you have successfully completed probation, you can, without the use of a lawyer, file a 1203.4 form. This form is available at the criminal window of the court clerks office. The filing fee is $150. You need your case information when filling out the form. It is submitted to the Judge for approval, and usually takes several weeks to receive back from court.
If you have successfully completed probation, you can, without the use of a lawyer, file a 1203.4 form. This form is available at the criminal window of the court clerks office. The filing fee is $150. You need your case information when filling out the form. It is submitted to the Judge for approval, and usually takes several weeks to receive back from court.
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What can I do if I feel my attorney is incompetent?

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Answered by attorney Joseph A Katz (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Joseph A. Katz Attorney at Law PLC
How did you choose that attorney? Did you have a referral? It is very hard to find to find a good attorney. Many people just select a lawyer based upon a mailing, or a glossy ad, believing that a large, color ad means that the attorney is successful. Many attorneys who earn very significant yearly incomes are terrible lawyers, or atleast,do nothing in most cases tominimize time investment and maximize profit. They are known as "dump trucks". You generally want to choose an attorneyin your area, who practices primarily in thecounty in which your case will be heard. You want an attorney who is experienced in that area of law and whose primary area of practice is the area of concern to you (in your case, Criminal Defense). Always avoid a lawyer who practicesseveral areas of law.Two advertised areas is about all you should see. No one is an expert in more than a couple of areas, but it is certainly not necessary that the lawyer only practice your area of law. I myself consistently achieve very positive results in both criminal defense and family law. You also want an attorney to handle the case personally, and do not want them tojust pay some anonymous attorney to make a 'special appearance' for a few bucks (so that they do not have to drive in from some other county from which you hired them, based upon a mailer you received in the mai). That attorney making the special appearance will have no interest in your case and no investment in the outcome. Lastly, will your attorney return your calls? Is the attorney responsive to your concerns and does he or she answer questions? If you have an appointed attorney, either a Deputy Public Defender or a conflict panel attorney (a lesser percentage of whom are usually competent than in the Public Defender's Office, though there is a wide variation in talent, experience and skill among attorneys in both offices in any County), then you can request a Marsden Hearing, in which you tell the Court why you feel your attorney has either done something he or she should not have done, or not done something he or she should have done. If your motion is successful, you will be appointed a different attorney on the Conflict Panel. If you hired a private attorney, you can fire the attorney at any time. You should request an accounting and ask for a return of any unused fees. If your case is fairly far along, you should not expect to see much of a refund. As a last resort, you can file a complaint with the State Bar, but unless your attorney has really fouled up, there will probably not be much result from that complaint, and I would think twice. On the other hand, if the attorney ripped you off, then by all means file a complaint. The other thing is that the Attorney is required to advise you that you have a right to arbitrate the fees within the County in which the attorney provided services to you. The State Bar would be interested to know that you were not advised of your right to arbitrate, should you and your prior attorney have a dispute regarding fees and a refund.
How did you choose that attorney? Did you have a referral? It is very hard to find to find a good attorney. Many people just select a lawyer based upon a mailing, or a glossy ad, believing that a large, color ad means that the attorney is successful. Many attorneys who earn very significant yearly incomes are terrible lawyers, or atleast,do nothing in most cases tominimize time investment and maximize profit. They are known as "dump trucks". You generally want to choose an attorneyin your area, who practices primarily in thecounty in which your case will be heard. You want an attorney who is experienced in that area of law and whose primary area of practice is the area of concern to you (in your case, Criminal Defense). Always avoid a lawyer who practicesseveral areas of law.Two advertised areas is about all you should see. No one is an expert in more than a couple of areas, but it is certainly not necessary that the lawyer only practice your area of law. I myself consistently achieve very positive results in both criminal defense and family law. You also want an attorney to handle the case personally, and do not want them tojust pay some anonymous attorney to make a 'special appearance' for a few bucks (so that they do not have to drive in from some other county from which you hired them, based upon a mailer you received in the mai). That attorney making the special appearance will have no interest in your case and no investment in the outcome. Lastly, will your attorney return your calls? Is the attorney responsive to your concerns and does he or she answer questions? If you have an appointed attorney, either a Deputy Public Defender or a conflict panel attorney (a lesser percentage of whom are usually competent than in the Public Defender's Office, though there is a wide variation in talent, experience and skill among attorneys in both offices in any County), then you can request a Marsden Hearing, in which you tell the Court why you feel your attorney has either done something he or she should not have done, or not done something he or she should have done. If your motion is successful, you will be appointed a different attorney on the Conflict Panel. If you hired a private attorney, you can fire the attorney at any time. You should request an accounting and ask for a return of any unused fees. If your case is fairly far along, you should not expect to see much of a refund. As a last resort, you can file a complaint with the State Bar, but unless your attorney has really fouled up, there will probably not be much result from that complaint, and I would think twice. On the other hand, if the attorney ripped you off, then by all means file a complaint. The other thing is that the Attorney is required to advise you that you have a right to arbitrate the fees within the County in which the attorney provided services to you. The State Bar would be interested to know that you were not advised of your right to arbitrate, should you and your prior attorney have a dispute regarding fees and a refund.
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