No way. They have ethical guidelines that they must follow.

The other answers are correct. Your brother has an attorney and you can check with him or the clerk's website for future court dates.

What do I do to avoid being charged with theft when store owner said to press charges but I was not arrested?

Good question. Its out of your hands now. If summoned to court you might want to consider a diversion program. It probably will be offered.

How common is it for innocent people to plead no contest?

This is a real difficult question to answer. It probably happens. How often would only be speculation . Court like life is a risk.

7 years ago I was charged with fleeing attemp to elude under speed limit which i was told was a felony, can i get gun license?

I agree with mr. Johnson's answer! The answer is whether or not you were adjudicated. If there is any doubt do not possess a firearm!!!!

State attorney opposed a motion for the sealing of a charge and based it on the allegations of a different charge.

Yes they can! You can still ask. The Orange County Sao routinely opposes these request where there are other arrests. It's still up to the judge,...

My probation ends tomorrow (1 yr) on a crime I did not commit in 2013...video voyeurism It was transferred to another state

This is terrible. You are probably stuck. It may be a longshot if your plea was made without being represented by an attorney in having a judge...

Is there a way to vacate my 1975 DUI based on no representation and was coerced to take a plea b/c of a 9Mo. Naval deployment?

Mr. Johnson's answer is "spot on." The law was changed many years ago on pleas without attorneys being vacated.

Can a driver be detained for a passengers conduct

Yes but this a case by case issue you should retain an attorney so the case can be investigated and a motion to suppress be filed.

I was arrested a year ago (nolle prose) While I was in jail making bail...the detectives went straight to my hosts apt

It sounds complicated . You probably need an attorney to file a motion to suppress after the case is investigated. You should hire an attorney. It...