What if i fail to appear on court? I’m traveling foreigner!

If you are charged with a crime, you must appear in court. However, if it is a misdemeanor, then at attorney can appear for you on your behalf. ...

Can I appeal resitiion?

Restitution is based on a "preponderance of the evidence," standard, basically meaning if the victim can prove 51% vs. 49% that they are deserving...

Can law enforcement agency re open a sealed juvenile record?

It may depend. You should have received some paperwork of it being sealed. It should also be set to be destroyed by a certain date. Nothing...

My son in law got 90 days in the county jail how long will he be serving he already has 5 days credit?

It can depend on the county that he is serving his jail time in. Regardless of county, the typical credit systems works in this way: He was...

While that is certainly a concern in regards to your privacy, it doesn't really change the fact that you were notified. Was it sent certified? ...

Are judges less likely to give OR release if you reside in a different city?

The two things that Judges consider in giving a defendant a release on OR (own recognizance), is flight risks, and danger to the community. If a...

I get dismissed in reckless driver misdemeanor after diversion. I will be available to renewal my 2 year conditional green card

Any conviction of any kind always exposes you to immigration consequences if you are not a citizen. If you were convicted, it is required that you...

How long do police departments keep cite and release with a court date records for?

This is a loaded question. Most police agencies dispose of their records after about 10 years. However, this doesn't mean that the bench warrant...

The criminal clerk is unlikely to know anything about your case until a police report is filed and charges are filed by the prosecutor's office. ...

How do I find out my BAC for upcoming court date?

In regards to your DMV License issues, if they "set it aside," it means that your blood alcohol level was below a .08. The only thing the DMV...