On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles have spent more than four decades reducing the impact of our client’s criminal records on their lives by providing the best legal solutions available for their unique charges. If your misdemeanor or felony conviction resulted in jail time and/or probation — and not prison time and parole — you, too, maybe eligible to pursue an expungement of your criminal charges in California. Who is Eligible to Have Their Criminal Record Expunged in California? California Legislation provides individuals with the opportunity to…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys know that when our clients are facing criminal charges, they have many questions about what they can and cannot do while their court case is pending. Specifically, when one of our residents is facing a DUI conviction, their first concern is what is going to happen to their driving privileges. Below, our Los Angeles County criminal defense attorneys answer the question, “Do I have to stop driving immediately after a DUI arrest in California?” Here is what you should know. Automatic Suspensions May…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our restraining order attorneys in Los Angeles understand that temporary protective orders are often approved and applied in California without the accused having the immediate opportunity to defend his or her actions that led to the request. Our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County also know that the party applying for the restraining order is required to prove their claims by either a preponderance of the evidence (for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders) or by clear and convincing evidence (for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders), which typically means the applicant believes…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Gun Crime on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our firearms defense attorneys in Los Angeles know that California has some of the most stringent gun laws in the United States. However, our residents are allowed to legally possess a firearm, when they purchase the gun through a California licensed dealer under the Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) process. When firearms are illegally obtained, unlawfully carried, or used during the commission of a crime, the individual can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor that will reflect the type of gun in question, the intent of its…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles understand the challenges that come with having an arrest record in California. Even if you have not been convicted of a crime, the stigma that surrounds an arrest can follow you well into the future, limiting potential resources or access to a preferred career path. What most people do not know is, if you had an arrest that did not result in a conviction, you may be able to seal that arrest, so it is no longer visible on your record. Our…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Expungement, Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles believe that legal trouble should not be the issue that defines you going forward. Even if you have been convicted of a crime in California, it does not have to ruin the rest of your life by remaining on your permanent record. Our Los Angeles County post-conviction relief attorneys will walk you through the applicable legal solutions that will allow you to regain some, or possibly all, of the freedoms you enjoyed before the conviction, so you can get your life…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
At Kosnett Law Firm, our DUI defense attorneys in Los Angeles understand how disruptive drunk driving charges can be to our client’s personal and professional lives, beginning with getting your car towed, an arrest, and spending the night in jail. While California state law treats DUI as a misdemeanor, the penalties that follow the initial arrest are steep and can have long-term consequences that affect different aspects of your life, including your ability to legally operate a vehicle going forward. If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in Los Angeles County,…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Gun Crime on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
At Kosnett Law Firm, our experienced criminal defense lawyers in Los Angeles understand just how restrictive our California gun laws are, and how difficult it can be to have your rights to buy, own, or carry a firearm revoked because of a criminal conviction. If you have lost your right to purchase or carry a gun, you may be eligible to have them restored. The restoration of gun rights in California is no simple process, which is why it is important to partner with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who can walk…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, March 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys understand that all arrests, charges, and potential legal penalties are different for each person throughout the State of California. Factors that determine each person’s legal obstacles can include the severity of the crime they are accused of, their criminal history, the evidence, and the procedures used to detain and process them. With the help of our experienced criminal defense lawyers Los Angeles, those same factors are often the very reasons a prosecutor may dismiss the charges against you. Reason One: The Victim…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Monday, March 15, 2021.
California laws separate criminal offenses into three categories, based on the severity of the alleged crime and applicable punishments. Infractions result in fines. Misdemeanors are punishable by fines, less than one year in county jail, or both. Felonies carry a penalty of state or federal prison, with lower-level felony sentences being carried out in a county facility. Additionally, the post-conviction ramifications for misdemeanor and felony charges differ greatly, with felonies resulting in the loss of professional licenses, trouble gaining employment, housing, or loans that require background checks, and the inability to…
