You are in a difficult position. Juvenile records are typically very difficult to gain access to, as courts take juvenile privacy very seriously. ...

I am my sons codefendant he is 15 yrs old.my question is why am i not allowed to speak with his attorney? Im still his mother.

Because you are co-defendants, there is a conflict of interest between yourself and your son. Your attorney is not allowed to talk to your son,...

Should I renew my California real estate broker license given my recently dismissed under the influence case?

The issue in regards to this is that even though the case was dismissed under Proposition 36, it is still considered part of your record. Because...

Should I have a attorney with me for a probation modification?

If you are not confident that you'll be able to properly communicate what you want to have happen, or for whatever reason the judge needs extra...

If I might have possible Deportation on a felony charge .?

When you plead guilty you should have been told that "You will be deported, denied naturalization, and denied re-entry into the country." Now...

I have a dismissed misdemeanor case. In California, would a PC 851.8 sealed case erase this case from all government agencies?

Penal Code 851.8 (a) indicates: The Department of Justice and any law enforcement agency so notified shall forthwith seal their records of the...

Do I have to show my drivers license?

No, I am unaware of any law that requires you to show your license if you are not in your vehicle or otherwise secured area. This doesn't mean...

Video recoeding and taking pictures at work in a locked facility for people with dementia and other psych challenges

Yes your friend at the very least is guilty of 647(j), a subsection of disturbing the peace by illegally recording someone without their...

What can we do

If he is still on probation or parole, it's entirely up to the probation/parole officer's discretion. If that person is unwilling to change...

How do you address a felony warrant you didn't know you had from 6 years ago??

While the warrant is active it is absolutely possible that he can be arrested and put into custody at any time. It is important that he gets this...