Aug 20, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 4 minutes
Does a domestic violence charge affect employment? The truth is that, yes, it can impact it. Your job may not disappear overnight, but the consequences can creep in—an interview that goes nowhere, a long-term contract never gets renewed again, or a sudden coldness that emanates from your manager after human resources gets involved. But this story does not have...
Aug 18, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 4 minutes
A few messages. A post on Facebook. Maybe even tagging someone publicly on Instagram. In a digital world where screenshots spread instantly, what feels like online venting can sometimes cross a serious legal line. If you have been accused under California Penal Code section 653.2, you are likely shocked to learn how something digital turned into a criminal charge....
Aug 18, 2025 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 4 minutes
You did what the court asked. You paid your fines, completed probation, kept your head down, and moved on—or tried to. But every time you apply for a job, volunteer at your child’s school, or fill out a rental application, your record shows up and drags the past into the present. It is exhausting. You want relief. You want...