Law Office of Jonathan Turner
3620 American River Drive, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 471-6506
Fax: (916) 471-6508
Today my client’s felony case (possession of methamphetamine for sale) was dismissed by the Sacramento District Attorney due to an insufficiency of the evidence. The reason for the dismissal is that a judge ruled that the search and seizure of my client was illegal under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Before a police
Read MoreCalifornia professional licensing boards and agencies such as the Department of Consumer Affairs, Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Board of Registered Nursing, and Department of Insurance to name just a few will likely seek the discipline or denial of a license applicant who has a criminal history. If you are applying for a nursing license, teaching
Read MoreWhen a person is arrested for a crime, even a misdemeanor, it is common for them to wonder whether they need to notify their employer regarding the arrest. Likewise, if the person possesses a professional license, such as a teaching credential or nursing license or a license under the auspices of the California Department of
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Read MoreA common complaint from people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is that they were never read their Miranda Rights. (Miranda Rights entail an officer informing a person that they have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.) However, a law enforcement officer does not have to read someone their
Read MoreAllegations of domestic violence as well as sexual abuse often arise during marital dissolution (i.e. divorce) proceedings. It is not uncommon for a spouse or domestic partner to falsely accuse the other spouse or domestic partner of domestic violence or abuse as the relationship is deteriorating and/or in the midst of bitter divorce and child
Read MoreI am often asked how long a California DUI stays on a person’s record. The answer depends on whether a person is talking about their criminal record or their DMV/driving record. DMV/Driving Record: A DUI essentially stays on someone’s driving record for life. However, the points associated with a DUI (2 points) count for 3
Read MoreIf a person is convicted of a crime that does not result in their going to state prison, then they are normally placed on probation. Probation may be formal/supervised or informal/summary depending on the severity of the offense. Usually when a judge places a person on probation a certain amount of jail or prison time
Read MoreI have frequently represented college students who have been arrested for misdemeanor or felony crimes, especially UC Davis and Sacramento State students. Criminal cases involving college students are particularly delicate and complex. For example, an arrest may trigger an investigation by the UC Davis or Sacramento State Student Judicial Affairs or any other campus’s student
Read MoreIf you are an individual with a criminal history whether it involves arrests or convictions, you want to clear your record as best as possible. An old arrest or conviction record may prevent you from getting a job or a professional license. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to clear one’s criminal history in
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