by erikbruceExpungement in California
What will a dismissal/expungement do? A dismissal/expungement will: Result in a new entry in the court record showing the dismissal of the case; Allow you to answer on many, but not all, job applications that you have not been convicted. If you are applying for a government job or a job which requires a government-issued license, certificate, or permit, or a job which involves a...by erikbruceDiversion of Regional Center Defendants
Anyone charged with a misdemeanor or felony (as of January 1, 2021 with certain serious crime exceptions) who is a client of a regional center for the developmentally disabled established under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is eligible for diversion of their criminal case. Diversion means that if you complete counseling through the regional center you will avoid jail...by erikbruceMental Health Diversion
There are many reasons why one finds themselves on the wrong side of the law. At The Bruce Law Firm, we’ve discovered that one of the primary causes can be traced to one’s struggle with their mental health. California law has an answer ¾ mental health diversion. Many attorneys are unfamiliar with California Penal Code section 1001.36. This law allows many people accused of a crime to undergo...by erikbruce