Clearing Your Record by Attorney Errol Cook
Getting a job is difficult in the current economy. Employment searches are made even more difficult if you have a criminal record. This problem can be easily remedied by filing for an expungment (clearing your public criminal record). Many people erroneously believe that once an expungment is granted that your record is cleared. The truth […]
How to Give 3 Day Notice
Eviction lawyers in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond are knowledgeable in what steps have to be taken to successfully handle an eviction. A common issue that causes problems for landlords, (and is useful to tenants in building their defense) is the proper handling of giving a tenant notice. Two of the most […]
Is a DUI a “significant misdemeanor” for purposes of Deferred Action?
The Secretary of Homeland Security announced in mid June that certain people who came to the United States as children may request consideration of deferred immigration action by USCIS. Â Â I don’t practice immigration law, but as a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, there is a lot of crossover between criminal and immigration […]
Getting a Theft Case Reduced or Dismissed by Errol Cook, Esq.
Being charged with a theft-related offense can be devastating to one’s career and future employment opportunities. Theft convictions can also result in deportation, exclusion, denial of naturalization and other serious immigration consequences. Usually defendants without attorneys take the first offer (plea bargain) on the table from the prosecution or judge. Since the neither the prosecutor […]
Sexual Battery Defense
Being falsely accused of Sexual Battery can be devastating. Not only does one’s personal life become traumatized, their professional life is usually devastated. More importantly, depending on the specific type of charge, a conviction may result in a mandatory sex offender registration. Having an aggressive defense attorney who believes in you is a must. […]
