Diversion to Avoid a Conviction

Diversion Statutes Diversion is an option that may be eligible for certain Defendants and/or certain charges.  There are several types of diversion. The below list of diversion statutes is not exhaustive but does give information on some of the main diversion and diversion related statutes.  Each diversion statute has its own nuances.  If diversion is...
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Military Misdemeanor Diversion, PC 1001.80

1.  Intro Military Misdemeanor Diversion pursuant to California Penal Code § 1001.80 was enacted to assist both former and current members of the United States military who have suffered from issues including post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health problems, substance abuse, or other approved disorders as a result of their service, and have subsequently been charged...
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Charged with Felony DUI with Injury

Question: I got my first dui and it was a felony dui because my friend was injured? I got into this dui incident in early 2019. I was in the hospital and released without getting taken to jail. I never received anything in the mail in regards to this. My friend that was injured in...
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Selected as a 2020 SuperLawyer!

Happy to announce that I was selected as a “Super Lawyer” in Southern California for the year 2020 as published in Los Angeles Magazine. This is a distinction given to 5% of Attorneys.

Restraining Orders in California

Restraining Orders Restraining orders can be issued in varying Courts and for various reasons.  For example, in some Criminal Court cases where there is an allegation of some version of violence or threat of violence, the Court may order a “Protective Order” while the case is pending to help protect the alleged victim(s).  That Protective...
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