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Will a criminal conviction impact your divorce case?
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you get arrested and convicted of a crime, and your spouse files for divorce as a result, you may start wondering how the two cases are going to impact one another. Is that conviction going to play a role in the divorce, or are the two things completely separate...
Can you handle co-parenting with a narcissist?
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Trying to make any type of situation that involves working as a team be successful when one person is a narcissist is nearly impossible. There are several things that you can expect if you’re placed in a situation that involves having to try to work with a person...
Can I expunge a criminal record in California?
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...
How did Proposition 47 change drug possession in California?
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...
Shocking facts about divorces in the U.S.
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...
Can I refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test?
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...
Do you need spousal support as part of a California divorce?
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...
Juvenile crimes in California need experienced criminal defense
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...
What is considered domestic violence?
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...
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