⚔️ Criminal Defense

DUI, drugs, theft, assault, and expungement in California criminal law.

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DUI

DUI Basics
VC 23152(a) vs (b), BAC limits, penalties, first vs repeat
DUI Penalties
Jail time, fines, license suspension, DUI school, ignition interlock
DUI DMV Hearing
APS hearing, 10-day deadline, issues, stay of suspension
DUI Defense Strategies
Challenging stop, BAC testing, rising BAC, Title 17 violations

Drug Crimes

Drug Possession (HS 11350)
Simple possession, for sale, usable amount, defenses
Drug Trafficking & Sales
HS 11351, transportation, intent to sell, penalties
Drug Diversion Programs
PC 1000, Prop 36, drug court, eligibility, completion

Theft Crimes

Petty Theft (PC 484/488)
Elements, value threshold, penalties, defenses, civil demand
Grand Theft (PC 487)
Value threshold, felony vs misdemeanor, degrees, enhancements
Shoplifting (PC 459.5)
Prop 47, elements, merchant detention, civil recovery

Assault & Battery

Assault & Battery (PC 240/242)
Elements, degrees, penalties, defenses, self-defense
Domestic Battery (PC 243(e)(1))
Cohabitant requirement, penalties, protective orders, defenses
Sexual Assault (PC 261)
Consent, force/fear, intoxication, penalties, registration
Assault with Deadly Weapon (PC 245)
Deadly weapon definition, GBI, strike offense, defenses

Expungement & Record Clearing

Expungement (PC 1203.4)
Eligibility, probation completion, effect, limitations
Felony Expungement & Reduction
PC 17(b) reduction, Prop 47, expungement process, benefits
Expungement Timeline & Process
When to file, waiting periods, hearing, denial appeals
Record Sealing (PC 851.8/851.87)
Arrest records, factual innocence, detention only, process