February 23, 2021
A Summary Of Five Post-Conviction Options
For over forty years, the Dolan Law Offices have provided post-conviction services including expungements to…
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February 18, 2021
FAQ: Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped?
One frequently asked question is whether domestic violence charges in California may be dropped against…
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February 16, 2021
SB 1437 And California’s Felony Murder Law
California SB 1437 became law on September 30, 2018. This California Senate bill changed California law…
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February 11, 2021
About Voluntary Manslaughter
Murder or homicide involves malice, which may be express or implied under California law. Express…
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February 9, 2021
When Can Someone Use Deadly Force In Self-Defense?
In one of the most infamous self-defense cases in the history of American jurisprudence, George…
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February 4, 2021
Does A Defendant Have To Accept Alternative Sentencing?
Probation is a form of alternative sentencing. In California, felony sentencing guidelines provide judges with…
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February 2, 2021
Can A Probation Order Be Modified?
California courts may issue probation to defendants convicted of misdemeanor or felony charges. Misdemeanor probation,…
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January 28, 2021
When Is Post-Conviction Relief Is Discretionary Under California Law?
While some types of post-conviction relief are mandatory – meaning that a California court must…
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January 26, 2021
When Is Post-Conviction Relief Is Mandatory Under California Law?
Criminal convictions, regardless of the crime, generally remain on a person’s criminal record until it…
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January 21, 2021
About DUI Education – AB 762
Based on an offender’s blood alcohol content and whether he or she is a first-time…
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