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Is a misdemeanor for breaking curfew in California something that stays on your record?

I think you're safe. California juvenile records are under seal, although a law enforcement agency would have access for job application purposes. But it won't keep you from a career in law enforcement.

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What is a motion to recall a bench warrant? is this someting an attorney would have to do

If there's a bench warrant for a prior failure to appear ("FTA") in court, you have to go to court and get the judge to recall the bench warrant. On a California misdemeanor, you can send a lawyer and not attend yourself. Best to have a lawyer, and this particular maneuver is not very expensive. If you go without a lawyer, present yourself to the bailiff and say you're there to have a bench warrant recalled. The court will need to get your file, and the DA will want to get his/hers. You...

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It has been since 2003 since i got my dui can i get a lawenforcement job even though i have a dui

It may assist your prospects if you get it dismissed under Pen. Code 1203.4. You would still need to report it to the hiring authority and it would not expunge the listing of the conviction on your driving record, however, you would have a judicial order that it has been dismissed, which may impress the agency as to your diligence in cleaning up the record. It's not terribly expensive. We do these statewide.

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I was convicted with a G.B.I. and the injured person did not report his injury to a doctor, can that cahrge be dropped?

It sounds from you question that you were already convicted. In that case, the prosecutor should have shown to a jury that the victim suffered great bodily injury. There is no requirement that the complaining witness report the injury to a physician, HOWEVER, it is hard to believe that the injury could constitute "great bodily injury" but require no medical intervention. So, in practice, the DA would normally introduce evidence from medical records or a doctor's testimony that the injury was...

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First DuI. is this true your first dui you wont do jail time but in a case with a felony Dui is it the same

A first DUI case can be a felony under VC 23153 -- DUI with an injury to another person. It sounds like you're finished with this case, got probation in lieu of prison time of 16 months, 2 years or 3 years. Now, the DA is attempting to revoke your probation for failure to report to your probation officer. The judge can give you state prison time OR county jail time OR leave you out on probation OR dismiss the petition. You are in serious trouble and require a DUI lawyer. I and a number of...

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What is motion for non disclosure on an expunged charge in CA?

I believe you're talking about have a prior offense that requires Megan's Law (PC290) registration. Under certain circumstances, you can get this expunged entirely, or at least removed from the on-line sex offender registration system.

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I am being falsley accused of robbery.. Two of my known ware abouts have been raided. I looked up my warrant status and it state

You'll stand a better chance at bond (that is, how much it will cost to stay out of jail while the court case goes on) if you turn yourself in armed with a lawyer to argue for a bail reduction. A reputable lawyer can set you up with a bail bond company to get you preapproved for the amount to keep you out. You should be able to turn yourself in and get out within several hours.

How much does it cost to expunged a record?.

Take a look at my article on this: http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/early-termination-of-probation-in-california-by-robert-little-attorney-at-law Or here: http://www.yourcleanrecord.com/early-termination-of-probation.html As to the fee, its illegal for the court to charge the $120 fee upfront. See Lewis v. Clarke, 133 Cal. Rptr. 2d 749 - Cal: Court of Appeals, 2nd Appellate Dist., 3rd Div. 2003, here: http://www.littleurl.net/d1714c I would not attempt an early termination alone....

I shoplifted and the police got involved, since i am a minor will this saty on my criminal record?

A person is eligible to petition for a sealing of their juvenile record when they reach the age of 18 or five years after the jurisdiction of the juvenile court has ended (completion of the sentence), whichever comes earlier. The case must also have been completed entirely within the juvenile court system (not tried in adult court). California Welfare and Institutions Code § 781(a). Your California expungement lawyer will create petition according to specific county procedure. This...

How long can wait to report a crime against them?

The employer is himself guilty of criminal compounding, Penal Code 153, which prohibits taking money or other benefits in exchange for not reporting a crime. (http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/153.html). At this point, the "victim" cannot make a good witness at trial for the prosecution and may get himself/herself in trouble for reporting the incident. You might call the employer's bluff.