DV-3rd degree, Case dismissed (Nol-pros), Filed for expungement, got STATUS Conference in Nov 2016

Talk with the lawyer that filed it. In many places some sort of hearing is required before a charge can be expunged so this may be the standard...

It's often worth fighting a ticket if only to get a reduction. Actually winning outright on traffic tickets is very difficult.

The law really isn't concerned with dating, but with sex. A 16 year old can consent to sexual relations with an adult legally, but there are a...

How much would you charge to defend me?

More information would be needed and Avvo terms forbid discussing fees in the forum. Use the find lawyer tab above to find some local DUI attorenys...

DA offered a plea bargain but I did not take it. Will I see another offer before my trial date?

That's up to the DA. The offer is often the offer, but sometimes you get a better one as the trial date approaches. Especially if the DA is either...

Is pretrial conference, jury selection, trial, verdict and sentencing all done on the same day in California?

No that will not all happen on the same day. Generally defendants are required at pre-trials, but the defendants presence may be excused under...

Ok. That basic rights restoration letter doesn't cover gun rights, so the first question is are you disabled? (Disabled from owning a firearm by...

Question about the FBI ad their records

FBI background checks are very sophisticated. Just about everything shows up. They are using your social security number and finger prints and have...

Generally discovery motions are filed after the arraignment. It would be very odd for a prosecutor to hand over anything before you are arraigned....

Will a felony for aggravated drug possession I was charged with in 2004 show up on a rental background check?

It's probably going to show up. If it's your only felony conviction, and you have no more than one misdemeanor conviction excluding traffic tickets...