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Hard Times Blog

13
Oct

Senate Bill 73: New Opportunities for Probation and Drug Treatment for a Wider Range of Non-Violent Drug Crimes

October 13, 2021, , , , ,
If you or a loved one were arrested and are facing charges for a drug-related crime, it can be an emotional and nerve-wracking time. Especially if you’ve read that there is no chance for probation and a minimum jail/prison sentence attached if you are found guilty... Fortunately, a new bill has been passed that allows...
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06
Oct

Assembly Bill 1003: What the Newly Strengthened Law Means for Business Owners

October 6, 2021, ,
While I make my living as an attorney, I am also a business owner. I know firsthand just how challenging – and personally rewarding – it can be to own and operate one’s own business. As the owners of Proper Defense, my husband and I both know that there are more than a few California...
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29
Sep

What California’s New Court-Initiated Misdemeanor Diversion Program Means for You

September 29, 2021, , , ,
Whether you or someone you love has been arrested, it can be hard not knowing what will happen next — especially if it’s for the first time. Fortunately [the new Misdemeanor Diversion Program] has changed that answer in a way that may very positively benefit the opportunity for a second chance.
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22
Sep

Treatment and a Clean Slate for Those Who’ve Served: Benefits and Limits of the Military Diversion Program

September 22, 2021, , , , ,
Military service comes with no shortage of challenges, and if you’ve served — or love someone who has — you know that better than anyone else... This can make an already difficult event like an arrest even more stressful... Fortunately, you have more options than you may think when charged with a crime...
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15
Sep

A Second Chance for Nonviolent Drug Charges: Details of California’s Drug Diversion Program and Related Relief

September 15, 2021, , , ,
Few things are more stressful than an arrest. But when it’s for drug possession, the stakes can be even higher. Fortunately — especially if it’s your first offense (or first in many years) — you may be eligible to obtain treatment and have your case dismissed...
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02
Sep

Criminal Charges and Mental Illness: An Explanation of California’s Mental Health Diversion Program

September 2, 2021, , , ,
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness and have been charged with a crime, you may be eligible for treatment that results in both the dismissal of the case and the sealing of your records... this pretrial program in California offers defendants a true second chance...
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25
Aug

AB 1869: “Families Over Fees Act” Offers Relief and Peace of Mind

August 25, 2021, ,
When you’re charged with a crime, it can feel like the worst day of your life... an arrest can be costly. Extremely costly. In most places in the United States, a host of fees can be piled onto an arrest and incarceration...
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18
Aug

You Are Not Alone: What to Do When Your Child is Charged with a Crime

August 18, 2021, , , , ,
When your child has been charged with a crime, it’s a tough moment to say the least! You fear the worst. Fortunately, not only are you far from alone, but your child is still changing and developing, with plenty of time for personal growth...
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11
Aug

You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone: Why the Right Representation Matters

August 11, 2021, , , , , ,
It’s happened... you have been arrested. You can’t change that. What you can change is the potential outcome of the legal proceedings that [will] follow...
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