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Category: Violent Crimes

How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on Your Record?

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 9, 2022
Misdemeanor offenses are far less severe than a felony. But, a misdemeanor offense is greater than that of an infarction. If you received a misdemeanor offense, it's crucial to understand how long this crime will stay on your record. The truth is there is no one way to answer this question. The length of time [...]

Assault vs Battery | What Is The Difference?

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 8, 2022

It is vital to grasp the distinction between assault and battery charges. If you are wrongfully accused of either crime, you will know your rights by reading this article. If you need legal assistance with your assault or battery charge, call our esteemed law firm now! Our experienced criminal defense attorney will educate you about […]

How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record?

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 8, 2022
In the United States, felonies are considered serious crimes and have harsher punishments. A felony conviction can have lasting consequences for an individual's life, including being unable to obtain employment in particular fields or obtaining a professional license. This article discusses how long a felony conviction stays on your record and what necessary steps you [...]

Santa Clara County’s Collateral Consequences Policy and Avoiding Dual Prosecution (CA Penal Code 242)

Rabin Nabizadeh
June 14, 2017

Last month’s issue of The National Review featured an article by Pete Hutchison, lambasting Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosen’s “Collateral Consequences” memo and practice[1]. Hutchison seems to attribute all of the woes of most victims to Rosen’s directive to his office to consider the collateral immigration consequences for cases prosecuted by his office […]

Criminal Prosecution as Smoke Screen (CA Penal Code 192(b))

Rabin Nabizadeh
June 7, 2017

Criminal Prosecution as Smoke Screen On December 2, 2016, a fire broke out in a converted warehouse in Oakland during a music and art show hosted by the managers of an art collective based inside the building. Of the more than 50 people attending the event, 36 were unable to escape the flames and perished […]

California Laws 2016 – Custodial battery (Penal Code 243.15)

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 26, 2016

What are the penalties for battery in California?

California Laws 2016 – Concealed Weapons on School Grounds (CA Penal Code 626.9 & 30310)

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 12, 2016

What are the current gun laws in California?

California Laws 2016 – Gun violence restraining orders (Assembly Bill 1014)

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 5, 2016

What are the laws in regards to gun violence restraining orders in California?

California Laws 2016 – BB guns in public (CA Penal Code 16700(b)(5))

Rabin Nabizadeh
January 29, 2016

Are BB guns illegal in California?