
Drug Possession vs. Drug Trafficking in California: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
The details of charges that sound similar in severity on paper, i.e., a small bag versus a backpack, in California can be the difference between
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The details of charges that sound similar in severity on paper, i.e., a small bag versus a backpack, in California can be the difference between

Under California law, certain convictions are eligible for expungement (dismissal), which provides relief within the state criminal justice system but does not automatically translate into

Many immigrants carry the fear that if they are arrested for any charges, they will be deported. This holds for domestic violence cases, which intersect

A felony conviction in California rarely does not cause an individual to lose their rights to own, possess, or purchase firearms. Prohibitions following a felony

When you are arrested or charged with a crime in Redwood City, you are not just dealing with California criminal law in the abstract. You

A bench warrant can feel intimidating, but with the right guidance, it’s possible to resolve it efficiently and minimize its impact on your record. Whether
I was born and educated in Tucuman, Argentina. I graduated from the National University of Tucuman with a juris doctor and became a practicing attorney in my country. After immigrating to the United States, I became licensed to practice law in California. I worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Tulare County with prior law clerking background where I gained experience in misdemeanors and felonies as well as juvenile defense. When I relocated to San Mateo County in 2014, I opened my practice in …