Penalties for Possessing a Gun after a Felony Conviction (PC 29800)
Penalties for Possessing a Gun after a Felony Conviction (PC 29800) If you are convicted of a felony offense, you will likely lose your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. So, what happens if you have been convicted of a felony and you are found to be in possessing of a firearm? Felon with a Firearm Laws in California (PC 29800) In to be convicted of illegal possession…
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Are Felony Convictions Public Record?
Are Felony Convictions Public Record? One of the most common questions our attorneys receive is “will my felony conviction show up on my public record?” There are many forms of this question, but the answer is always the same. A felony conviction can follow you around for the rest of your life, making it difficult to find and keep a job, become certified as a professional in your field, or…
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You Can’t Be Convicted of a Crime Unless All of the Elements are Proven (VC 2800.2)
You Can’t Be Convicted of a Crime Unless All of the Elements are Proven (VC 2800.2) In order to convict you of a crime, the prosecution must prove that all of the elements of the crime were met. If just one of the elements of the crime for which you are accused is not met, then you cannot be convicted of that crime. So what happens if you are convicted…
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Fees, Fines, and Freedom: The Cost of Being Convicted of a Crime
Fees, Fines, and Freedom: The Cost of Being Convicted of a Crime There is an old saying in criminal justice: “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” While it is certainly true that a criminal conviction can come at the high price of your freedom, imprisonment is far from the only cost you can expect to pay if you are convicted of a crime. Many people facing…
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