by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Dec 16, 2022 | Criminal Law, Prison and Parole
You should hire a criminal defense attorney whenever there is a realistic chance of being charged with a crime. “Wait and see” is oftentimes the worst strategy imaginable. In fact, it is not a strategy at all, but rather gives up all control of your future to the...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Nov 15, 2022 | Criminal Law
Being arrested can be a very traumatic experience and even more so when you have no idea what to do or what to expect. A lot of people feel lost and powerless through the process. It is important to know that you can regain control of the situation by being proactive...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Nov 15, 2022 | Criminal Law
Speeding This one is a no brainer. It is by far the most common reason a driver would get pulled over. Depending on how fast the driver is going and if there is any accident or injuries, this may even lead to serious criminal charges that go beyond a simple speeding...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Oct 25, 2022 | Criminal Law
Juvenile court proceedings begin with the arrest of a minor. If law enforcement decides to detain the minor, then the minor may be taken to juvenile hall and face charges in juvenile court. Who can be charged in juvenile court? To be charged in juvenile court in...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Oct 21, 2022 | 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. | Sep 29, 2022 | 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...