How many years after my record has been sealed does it take in order to become expunged

After it's sealed, you have to wait ten years before you can apply to have it expunged. If you develop a subsequent criminal record in that time,...

I was caught shop lifting. I want to know if I can get that expunged. And if the future law schools / bar / employers can see it

The expungement process will take at least several months. You don't indicate what the resolution of your theft case was? Did you enter diversion...

Can i become a police officer with these on my record?

I agree to with previously posted answers. It will depend on demand, the type of officer you are applying to be, and the agency's policies.

How long after adjudication withheld can I have the record expunged?

You have to seal it first. That requires waiting two years.

How long is this suppose to take and what will be the outcome of this case?

If he want to speed things up he can demand a speedy trial which forces the state to bring him to trial within 30 days or so. Be careful.

I recived a subpoena by a defense attorney to be a witness, do I have to go to court?

Yes, you have to go or else you could be held in contempt of court. If you have a legitimate reason not to go you can try and talk to the defense...

Theft of personal property

He can call the sheriff and report it and if he can prove that the items taken where his and not hers or community property between the two of...

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Why are they charging court cost for every citation?

They're using every legal means available to them to get money out of you. In the past, when the could get costs they might waive it. Now, if you...

What do i do?

Adjudication withheld means you are not convicted. If you only had one case, then it would be for the knife and the VOP was associated with that...

What is your basis for the believing the case should be thrown out? Lawyers are friendly with prosecutors and judges because we all work together...