In the face of numerous appeals cases, the California Supreme Court has decided to take a stand on sex offender registration. The law is now much more strict and some people who received relief from the registration requirement may have to register once again. Continue reading
California Supreme Court Makes Substantial Changes to Sex Offender Registration Law
Michigan House Bill 4186: New Michigan Expungement Law Passed
Michigan House Bill 4186 has changed expungement law in Michigan to make a wider range of offenses eligible for expungement. Read more to find out if you are eligible. Continue reading
Proposition 47 Passed in California: Common Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors
California’s Proposition 47 was passed and will reduce many nonviolent felonies & wobblers to misdemeanors. Find out if your offense is eligible. Continue reading
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
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