Dan Koukol represented one of four defendants recently acquitted of five charges related to mortgage fraud in a landmark federal case in Sacramento. Koukol mounted two distinct defenses for his client, one of which had never been used before anywhere in the country. Koukol’s client was charged with various counts…
In the first posts in this series, we have discussed the definition of a criminal record and how to obtain your criminal record history. Today we will learn about sealing and destroying arrest records. There are several circumstances in which records of your arrest or detention may be completely sealed…
In our last post, we discussed the definition of a criminal record and the importance of understanding a criminal record when it comes to entering a plea. Today we are discussing the importance of knowing your criminal record history. Jail will pass, but your record will haunt you for the…
In the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a series about avoiding and cleaning up your California criminal record. First we will discuss the definition of a criminal record, and why having one can impact your life beyond the conviction. What is a criminal record? Your criminal record is more…