In the state of California, prior to the passing of SB180, Health and Safety Code Section 11370.2 stated that anyone convicted of a long list of specified

One of the most important things to understand about the Judicial in California, is that laws can change.  The California State Legislature has recently enacted

For the vast majority of criminal charges, if a person pleads guilty or is convicted, they will be granted Probation.  As a term of probation, in cases such as DUI (CVC 23152), Domestic Violence (CPC 273), and many others, Defendants are often ordered to complete Classes or Programs that relate directly to the crime or crimes to which they have been convicted.