by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Sep 29, 2022 | 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. | Sep 6, 2022 | 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. | Aug 12, 2022 | 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...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jul 31, 2022 | Criminal Law
Even in situations where no charges are filed or the case filed against you is dismissed, arrests still show up on many background checks. However, you may be eligible to have your arrest record sealed under two specific Penal Code sections: 851.8 and 851.91. The...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jul 20, 2022 | Criminal Law
You might wonder why people sometimes get different punishments for committing the same crime. Seems unfair on its face, right? Well, not necessarily when you dig a little deeper. Typically, there are three factors that influence a person’s sentence: (1) the nature...
by Ally Keegan | Aug 30, 2021 | Criminal Law
If you are accused of a crime (that maybe you did, in fact, commit), you may feel comfortable that no one else knows about it, or that anyone who does know about it wouldn’t rat you out. However, witness statements are only one component of criminal investigations,...