This page provides general information and reference materials concerning the criminal justice process, constitutional protections, criminal proceedings, firearm-related consequences, and selected government publications.
The materials are provided for general educational purposes and are not a substitute for legal advice concerning a specific investigation or criminal case.
Overview of the Criminal Justice Process
Know Your Rights — Criminal Defense
Sequence of Events in the Criminal Justice System
Criminal convictions and other court proceedings can affect a person’s ability to lawfully possess or purchase firearms and ammunition under California or federal law.
For information concerning firearm prohibitions, criminal-record issues, purchase denials, and possible restoration procedures, visit:
Firearm Rights Restoration Resources
U.S. Department of Justice Memo: Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations
For information about Michel & Associates’ criminal-defense legal services, see: