After a person is arrested for prostitution or solicitation, they will likely have questions. What penalties will they face? Is it possible to protect their reputation? Will this impact their future? In some cases, diversion offers an opportunity for these charges to...
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Diversion
Can diversion keep vandalism charges off my record?
Any criminal charge can change a person’s life, and vandalism is no exception. Even misdemeanor vandalism charges—charges that involve damage that costs $400 or less to repair or replace—can impact a person’s life for years. What should people know if they face...
Public intoxication arrest: can I avoid conviction?
With the term “public intoxication,” we typically think of drunkenness. However, this offense also applies to intoxication from any substance, including: Illicit drugs, such as methamphetamine Prescription drugs, such as oxycodone Inhaled substances, such as glue What...
What are your options if facing a petty theft charge?
Petty theft is a crime for which well-intentioned people are often wrongly accused. You may have legitimately thought you had the owner’s permission to take a particular item. You could receive a gift that was stolen and not even realize it. Or you could be shopping...
How to defend against or avoid penalties for driving with a suspended license
A person who knowingly operates a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license may be charged with a misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to six months in jail, fines and other expenses that can cost $1,000 or more. Driving with a suspended license is a...
How can I avoid a hit-and-run charge in San Diego after an accident?
California Vehicle Code 20002 VC makes it a crime to leave the scene of an accident without stopping and leaving personal information when damage occurs to vehicles or other property. Drivers involved in an accident must stop even if they were not responsible for the...
How do I defend against or avoid a weapons charge in San Diego?
Carrying a loaded firearm in a public area or a motor vehicle is considered a crime in California. While each case is charged according to its unique circumstances, most are usually prosecuted as misdemeanors, which can result in a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to one...
How can ‘diversion’ affect a charge of resisting arrest?
Under California’s Penal Code 148(a)(1) and following, resisting arrest is a misdemeanor offense that typically results from someone “willfully” obstructing police officers or emergency medical personnel while performing their duties. A conviction can result in one...
