Proposition 47 Passed in California: Common Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors

California’s Proposition 47 was passed and will reduce many nonviolent felonies &amp wobblers to misdemeanors. Find out if your offense is eligible. Continue reading

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Decriminalizing Marijuana in Philadelphia

The mayor of Philadelphia has signed legislation that decriminalizes marijuana. This changes the law in the city so that low level marijuana offenses no longer result in misdemeanors. Continue reading

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Mathew Higbee Receives Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

At Higbee & Associates, we pride ourselves on providing the best service we can for our clients. We are honored to have received this Clients’ Choice award, because it shows that the focus we place on client satisfaction has paid off. We are extremely grateful to be seen as a law firm that is preferred by clients and to see in writing the difference we have made in our clients’ lives. Continue reading

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Appellate Court: New York Sealing Law Applies to Drug Cases Occurring Prior to 2009

NY appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision and ruled to seal our defendants record because it occurred prior to the passage of CPL § 160.58. Continue reading

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Criminal Record Clearing Following an Exoneration in Texas

If you were convicted but subsequently exonerated in Texas, it may be unclear which sort of record clearing relief you are eligible for under Texas law. We shed light on the available options. Continue reading

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