by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law
In many instances, you can petition for an expungement under California Penal Code section 1203.4. If granted, an expungement allows you to withdraw your guilty plea and reenter a plea of not guilty. Basically, it gets the case dismissed for many (but not all)...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law
You cannot lawfully be arrested or prosecuted after the statute of limitations has run its course. This blog will focus on varying statutes of limitation for California crimes, not federal crimes. Statutes of limitations are a set of time periods which a prosecutor...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law
Short Answer: You could. It depends on the charge(s) you have been convicted of. California has some of the strictest laws in the nation relating to possessing firearms. Felonies You will lose your gun rights for life if convicted of a felony. However, you might be...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes, Underage Drinking
Whether you are a football fan or not, you have probably heard the news regarding former San Diego State and Buffalo Bills punter, Matt Araiza. If you haven’t yet, here is a quick summary: An 18-year-old woman has accused Araiza and two other San Diego State...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law
NO! And please do not…unless they have a search warrant. Law enforcement can only enter your home if you (or someone else that lives in the home) lets them in, if they have a warrant, or through some “exigent circumstances” (i.e., there is an immediate emergency, or...