Alcoholic Beverage Control, Department of (ABC)

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)

Deferred Entry of Judgment: Do I Have to Report it to My Licensing Agency in CA?

by Adam G. Slote on August 25, 2014

After successful completion of diversion or deferred entry of judgment in California under Penal Code sections 1001.9 and 1000.4,the arrest and diversion or deferred entry of judgment is deemed not to have occurred, and the licensee or applicant “may indicate in response to any question concerning his or her prior criminal record that he or she was not arrested or diverted [or granted deferred entry of judgment] for the offense….” (Penal Code sections 1001.9 and 1000.4.)

Finding a California license law attorney on the Internet--A Quick Tip

by Adam G. Slote on January 25, 2011

California license law attorney or lawyer is a common search phrase. The proper area of law, however, is administrative law. Professional license defense, or license law, is one area of administrative law. Searching for a California administrative law attorney may help you find the right “license law” attorney.

ABC - California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

We represent bars, restaurants, nightclubs, wineries and retailers, and Internet retailers in California liquor license matters before the ABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control).

Our experience includes:

  • License applications and license denials
  • Police opposition and license conditions
  • Investigations
  • Pre-Accusation Conferences
  • Accusation Cases
  • Administrative Hearings
  • Appeals to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

We have handled Accusation cases alleging:

Agencies: 
Alcoholic Beverage Control, Department of (ABC)