On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 31, 2020 | Expungement
You did the crime, and you served the time. Yet years later, the old criminal conviction is still hanging around your neck. When you apply for jobs, for which you are more than qualified, you keep getting rejected without an explanation. Criminal records do not...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
The penalties for drug possession in California depend on what type of drug is being possessed, how much is possessed and the reason why the accused is possessing the drug. However, in 2014 California passed Proposition 47, which significantly changed the sentencing...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 19, 2020 | Divorce
For years, couples marrying in California and elsewhere have certain facts and figures pressed into their brain. For the longest time, the divorce rate in the United States was at or around 50%, which caused the possibility of divorce to be in the forefront of one’s...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 10, 2020 | DUI
You may have had a few drinks at your favorite bar or at a friend’s house one night, and then decided to drive home. However, soon you see blue and red lights flashing in your rearview mirror, and as you pull over a police officer is asking you to step out of the car...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jul 29, 2020 | Divorce
Certain steps in a divorce are automatic. If you and your spouse share minor children, for example, issuing a temporary child support order as part of the early custody arrangements usually occurs quickly and without a specific request from the person filing for...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jul 24, 2020 | Firm News
Anyone who is arrested in California should be aware of the potential long-term consequences that can accompany a conviction. A criminal record can be problematic in multiple aspects of life. This is true for adults, but it is especially true for juveniles. The...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jul 23, 2020 | Firm News
Domestic violence charges can be serious and alarming. It is helpful to understand what is considered domestic violence and what is included under that definition according to criminal law. Family violence can impact individuals and communities. Those impacted should...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jul 9, 2020 | Divorce
Child support modifications can be an important concern for parents paying or receiving child support. The family law process provides a process for requesting a child support modification that parents struggling with child support should be familiar with. A child...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jun 19, 2020 | Firm News
White collar crime generally refers to a category of fraud crimes. Serious penalties can be associated with white collar crimes which is why accused individuals need to be prepared to defend themselves against the charges they are facing. To begin with, it is...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
Many drivers who are involved in traffic accidents mistakenly believe that they can avoid arrest and conviction if they flee from the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, leaving the scene is a separate crime, and if the suspect is eventually arrested, the criminal...