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Early diversion at the police or DA level, before a petition is filed, can keep a teen drug arrest off the record and out of court monitoring.
A juvenile DUI misdemeanor is sealed after the case ends, but for 18 to 20 year olds it shows up on background checks, though expungement can help.
Attorney Rick Sterger explains that FAFSA no longer asks about convictions, but campus housing, codes of conduct, and athletic recruiting can expose a DUI.
Under California's zero tolerance rule, a driver under 21 with any alcohol faces a 12-month DMV suspension, and you have 10 days to request a hearing.
In the first 24 hours after a child's arrest, stop talking, don't delete phone data, and call a lawyer, because only the district attorney files charges.
Richard Sterger explains how a lawyer involved during a school investigation can protect your child's rights and ask police for diversion before referral.
Learn about DUI accident penalties in California, including jail, fines, license consequences, and how Sterger Law Group can help protect your rights after arrest.
Attorney Richard Sterger explains why a teen saying 'I was there but did nothing' can hand police an admission, and why counsel should be present.
Rick Sterger explains how a teen sexting case can affect UC and Cal State admission, scholarships, jobs, and possible 290 sex registration in California.
Richard Sterger advises teens not to talk to school administrators about sexting, since staff are mandatory reporters and Miranda rules do not apply.