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06/19/2026

Under Penal Code 17B, certain felony convictions can be reduced to misdemeanors, sometimes during probation, sometimes after, and in the best cases, before you ever plead guilty so that you're entering a misdemeanor plea rather than a felony.

Having an aggressive attorney fighting for this outcome from day one makes all the difference.

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06/18/2026

If law enforcement failed to properly advise you of your Miranda rights before questioning you, anything you said, including a confession, may not be admissible at trial.

This kind of violation can result in reduced charges or a full dismissal of your case.

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06/16/2026

Misdemeanors and felonies that are reducible by law to misdemeanors are generally eligible for expungement but legal eligibility doesn't mean the court will automatically grant it.

A DUI misdemeanor, for example, is rarely expunged unless significant time has passed without any further criminal activity.

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06/15/2026

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Every review reminds us why we fight so hard for the people who trust us with their most important legal matters.

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06/13/2026

If law enforcement conducted an illegal search or seized your property without legal justification, your attorney can ask the court to exclude everything that came from that search and in many cases, that results in a full dismissal.

The 4th Amendment is one of the most powerful tools in a criminal defense case.

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06/12/2026

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, three things matter most: they should do only criminal defense, they should practice locally in the courthouse handling your case, and they should have real trial experience against your specific district attorney.

Those three factors alone can dramatically shorten and improve the outcome of your case.

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06/09/2026

The moment you're facing criminal charges, do two things: consult a qualified local criminal defense attorney, and stop discussing your case with anyone — family, friends, anyone.

Nothing you say outside of attorney-client privilege is protected, and it can all be used against you.

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06/07/2026

To qualify for an expungement in California, you must not be on probation or parole, must have completed all probation terms, and must not currently be facing new charges, but meeting these requirements alone doesn't guarantee a court will grant it.

In practice, judges want to see several years of clean behavior before considering approval.

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06/06/2026

Lack of probable cause, illegal search and seizure, alibi, self-defense, and necessity are all valid defense strategies that can result in evidence being thrown out or charges being dismissed.

Knowing which defense applies to your case can make all the difference.

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06/03/2026

An expungement under Penal Code 1203.4 can clear misdemeanor convictions and even some felonies from your record, but DUIs are among the hardest to expunge, and some felonies must first be reduced to a misdemeanor before the court will consider clearing them.

Knowing what qualifies and what doesn't is critical before you file.

Call 866-865-0746 or visit earlcarterlaw.com for a free case evaluation.

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