Why is a sealed criminal record still showing on background check? Can i do anything about it?

Find out the company performing the background check and determine the source of their information. If the sealing was done properly, official law...

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My 18 year old was served a summons to appear for shoplifting 8 months ago. He has not been arrested. Does he need a lawyer?

I agree with my colleagues. Your son needs a lawyer to get the warrant which is probably pending withdrawn. He can then appy for diversion and...

Hello, Will my application for the Expungement of my record most likely get accepted or rejected? (It's $75 to ask)

Your question does not indicate which arrest you are seeking to expunge? You can only seek to expunge or seal one case, either the 2009 or 2010...

Im on probation for 8 felony charges i have a withhold of adjudication lookin for a job apt etc am i tech. convicted?

Technically the answer is no if the question asks if you have been convicted of a felony offense. You must be careful to answer the question asked...

Does arguing the 3553a ever work in real cases with a substantial downward departure in federal criminal sentencing?

Yes. Consideration of the 3553(a) factors is mandatory for the court in the sentencing proceeding. What you are addressing falls under history...

When is the best time for a codefendent to admit that other party wasn't aware of crime and didn't have anything to do with it

Each defendant should have conflict free counsel and that information should be shared immediately. Obviously the defendant making the admission...

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Is hiring a consultant to help pick a jury a good idea for a federal criminal trial.

The answer to this question depends on the particular jurisdiction where the trial will be held. In many federal jurisidictions, the Court...

Dv cased dismissed

It will be on his criminal history until and unless he is able to expunge it. There are specific legal requirements for eligibility. He should...

Can you get get domestic violence arrests expunged from your record?

If you otherwise qualify by not having been convcted of any criminal offense or local ordinance violation as an adult or juvenile, you can only...

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HOW CAN I GET A "NOTICE OF HEARING" FOR MOTION FOR POSSESSION FOR A HOUSE I BOUGHT?

This is really not a criminal defense question. I believe what the court is requiring is for you to file a Notice of Hearing to set your motion on...