What Proof Is Needed for a Restraining Order in San Jose, CA?

July 4, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys | Criminal Law

Courts issue restraining orders to protect victims when someone harms or threatens them. Restraining orders prohibit an alleged offender from engaging in any of the following activities against a specific person: Stalking Threatening Assault, battery, and abuse Intimidation Domestic violence Harassment Sexual assault and abuse These are just examples of the types of behavior...

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Understanding Abortion Laws in California

January 25, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys | Criminal Law

In January 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade regarding women’s reproductive rights. The decision protected a woman’s constitutional right to choose to have an abortion. Women could now obtain a safe abortion without fear of being arrested. Abortion rights significantly changed in 2023 when the Supreme...

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Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in California

December 28, 2023 | Ahmed & Sukaram, DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys | Criminal Law

A criminal conviction can have significant consequences, including jail time, fines, probation, and other criminal penalties. You may also experience collateral consequences that impact various areas of your life because you have a criminal record. When you are living in California as a permanent resident, on a visa, or as an undocumented person, a...

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