An expungement or record clearance can be important to a new business. In other words, many business owners must obtain Professional Licenses to run and operate a business in California. The application must disclose prior convictions. This may sound like a sound policy on its face. Even so, an unintended consequence is to create a barrier to applicants who are trying to change their lives. Historically, applicants feared being denied simply due to a prior conviction.

A license can no longer be denied solely based on a conviction that has been expunged.  The new law becomes effective on July 1, 2020. Accordingly, criminal convictions can be expunged under Penal Code Section 1203.4. With this in mind, the process can be as simple as filing the proper paperwork. The Law Offices of Ross Green will help you with the process.

The Law Offices of Ross Green believes in rehabilitation and the power of changing one’s life path through economic opportunities. Should you, or someone you know, believe that a prior criminal conviction is preventing the issuance of a license or employment call The Law Offices of Ross Green a call at 650-780-0807 for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is a Criminal Defense Firm. We handle cases related to DUI/DWI, Petty Theft, Domestic Violence and all other criminal offenses. Ross Green is a Former Prosecutor who is now on your side. The Law Offices service Redwood City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the Greater Bay Area.

Contact The Law Offices of Ross Green for a free consultation at 650-780-0707. Or visit us on the internet at rossgreenlaw.com. The firm is located at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063.

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New California Pretrial Diversion Law Offers Opportunity to Avoid a Criminal Record

California Law has recently codified pretrial diversion for low end drug possession offenses. (Penal Code Section 1000.) Until recently, persons arrested for having as little as .01 grams of a controlled substance had two options, a trial or entering a plea. The later would leave the indelible mark of a criminal record. For those individuals striving to become a United States Citizen, any type of plea could result in denial of naturalization.

Now, persons finding themselves charged with petty drug offenses have the opportunity to pretrial diversion. This program requires participants to undergo drug education, drug testing and a period of probation. The charges can be dropped once the probationary period is over (assuming no further violations occurred and the education and testing was successfully completed).

If you or someone you know has suffered an arrest for a drug possession charge, contact The Law Offices of Ross Green for a free consultation on whether you qualify for Pretrial Diversion. Certain restrictions do apply, and The Law Offices of Ross Green can help you determine whether you qualify.

Aggressive Criminal Defense – Former Prosecutor Now on Your Side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo, San Francisco, Palo Alto and the Greater Bay Area.

The Law Offices of Ross Green can be reached at 650-780-0707 or via the internet at www.rossgreenlaw.com. The firm is located at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063.

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The Law Offices of Ross Green – 2015 Year End Recap of criminal defense charges including DUI, DWI, Domestic Violence, Petty Theft and Shoplifting, Drug Possession, Redlight Light Camera Tickets, Assault and More.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is happy to announce another successful year fighting for client’s rights. This year, Ross Green has successfully fought for clients resulting in trial victories, evidence suppressed and charges dismissed. Successes have occurred in a wide variety of case including Sexual Assault, Felony Domestic Violence, Gang Related Charges, Theft Related Cases, Simple Misdemeanors and Traffic Cases.

Approximately twenty-two cases were dismissed outright for either insufficiency of the evidence or in the interest of justice. These cases included charges for:

• Felony Gang Offenses
• Felony Gun Charges
• DUI
• Indecent Exposure
• Drug Possession
• Domestic Violence
• Shoplifting
• Hit and Run
• Battery
• Petty Theft
• Driving on a Suspended License and more.

The Law Offices of Ross Green was also successful in obtaining ten Expungements and seven dismissals under Penal Code Section 1385. Additionally several felony matters were reduced to misdemeanors.

There were further success vacating judgments which were preventing immigrants from staying in the United States and helping Veterans with their legal needs.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is located at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063. For a free consultation call Ross Green directly at 650-780-0707, e-mail or visit our website at rossgreenlaw.com.

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CHP officers arrested 1226 drivers for driving under the influence in California over the Labor Day Holiday. So, what should you do if arrested for a DUI? There are a few vital things anyone arrested for driving under the influence should immediately do. One of them is to write down everything that you can remember about the night. The more you can remember about your arrest, the easier it will be for your attorney to stage your defense. Examples of what you should write down include:

• How much and what did you have to drink?
• Approximately what time did you start and finish drinking?
• Who were you with?
• What were you doing just before you drove?
• How long after your last drink where you arrested?
• How did law enforcement pull you over?
• How did the officers conduct themselves?
• What did the officers say to you?
• What instructions did the officers give you?
• What did you tell the officers?
• Where were you pulled over?
• When you took the chemical test, how long had it been since you had your last drink?
• Before taking the chemical test did you burp, regurgitate or vomit?
• Were you read your Miranda rights?

Include in your notes everything that you can remember, even if it seems irrelevant.

If you, or someone you know, has been arrested for a DUI, call or e-mail The Law Offices of Ross Green, 650-780-0707, for a free consultation.

Aggressive Criminal Defense – Former Prosecutor Now on Your Side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo, San Francisco, Palo Alto and the Greater Bay Area. The Law Offices of Ross Green are located at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063. Ross Green’s direct e-mail is rossgreen@rossgreenlaw.com . All initial consultations are free and confidential.

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The Law Offices of Ross Green is pleased to announce a recent sponsorship of The AACTLA Second Annual Installation Gala. The event was held July 16, 2015, and  it ushered in the presidency of  Vilaska Nguyen. The AACTLA, Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, works diligently to mentor and support legal students in the San Francisco Bay Area. Just last year, the AACTLA assisted in the placement of over twenty law students in Bay Area Public Defenders Offices.

Community support is a central goal for The Law Offices of Ross Green.  Congratulations to Vilaska Nguyen on his new leadership role.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is located in Redwood City at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063. For a free consultation Ross Green can be reached by phone at (650) 780 – 0707 or e-mail at rossgreen@rossgreenlaw.com.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is a Criminal Defense Firm specializing in DUI/DWI, Petty Theft, Domestic Violence, and all other criminal offenses. A former prosecutor is now on your side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the Greater Bay Area.

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Starting in 2015, criminal courts have began to implement a new diversion program for military veterans. This program applies to individuals charged with a misdemeanor and both of the following apply: (1) The individual was, or currently is, a member of the United States military and (2) The individual may be suffering from sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, or mental health problems as a result of his or her military service. (Cal. Penal Code Section 1001.80)

A major benefit to this program is the lack of long term criminal record should one successfully completes the program. Per section (i) of Penal Code 1001.80, “Upon successful completion of a diversion program, the arrest upon which the diversion was based shall be deemed to have never occurred. The defendant may indicate in response to a question concerning his or her prior criminal record that he or she was not arrested or diverted for the offense, except as specified in subdivision (j). A record pertaining to an arrest resulting in successful completion of a diversion program shall not, without the defendant’s consent, be used in any way that could result in the denial of any employment, benefit, license, or certificate.” The exception mentioned above applies to applicants for peace officer jobs.

The Law Offices of Ross Green Location: Redwood City at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063

For a free consultation, Ross Green can be reached by phone at (650) 780 – 0707 or e-mail at rossgreen@rossgreenlaw.com.

The Law Offices of Ross Green is a Criminal Defense Firm specializing in

• DUI/DWI
• Petty Theft
• Domestic Violence
• all other criminal offenses

A Former Prosecutor is now on your side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the Greater Bay Area.

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Drinking and driving is dangerous. So much so, that the district attorney and courts are allowed to use your prior driving under the influence convictions to increase the sentence on a pending DUI case. Individuals who have two prior DUI’s can be sentenced to up to one year in jail. A fourth DUI conviction in ten years can be charged as a felony. It carries up to three years in jail. If someone other than the driver is injured, even in your first DUI case, you can also be sentenced to up to three years in jail.

Luckily, there are DUI jail alternatives to serving lengthy sentences. If you are not going to win your driving under the influence case by fighting the facts, it is a good idea to consult your attorney. You can discuss options available to you other than jail.
By far the most widely accepted alternative to jail is a residential treatment program. There are many programs available for those with special needs. These include young children or the absolute need to keep working. Also, most jurisdictions have alternative courts which provide intensive probation but limited incarceration time. These include veteran’s court, mental health court and drug/alcohol court.

If you, a friend or a loved one is facing DUI charges and want to learn available options other than jail, contact The Law Offices of Ross Green at 650-780-0707 for a free consultation. The Law Offices of Ross Green can also be reached at rossgreen@rossgreenlaw.com or rossgreenlaw.com.

The Law Offices of Ross Green – Criminal Defense Firm specializing in DUI/DWI, Petty Theft, Domestic Violence and all other criminal offenses. Former Prosecutor on your side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the Greater Bay Area.

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The Law Offices of Ross Green is happy to announce a second win, in as many weeks, when a San Mateo County Superior Court judge granted a defense motion to suppress and the case was dismissed. Members of the San Mateo Police Department had illegally entered a rental unit owned by client. The police had obtained the consent of the landlord but never the client/tenant himself. Since client has exclusive control and rights over his residence, the entry was illegal and the evidence was thrown out.

Ross has an extensive understanding of a variety of criminal cases. His experience varies from felony cases involving the potential of life in prison to traffic matters. Ross has experience with:

• driving under the influence cases (DUI)
• California’s Three Strikes laws
• petty theft
• burglary
• domestic violence
• drug-related charges
• violent offenses
• traffic matters

Should you wish a free consultation, contact The Law Offices of Ross Green at 650-780-0707, or via email at FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION. The Law Offices are located at 600 Allerton Suite, Suite 202G, Redwood City, CA 94063.

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