Is it possible to seek a pro bono lawyer to help expunge a class c misdemeanor?

So you know, the California attorney's suggestions are alarmingly off-base. Expunction laws vary pretty dramatically from one state to another, and...

Ms. Vanauken's answer is very accurate. I'm sure from your perspective, it doesn't seem fair, but unfortunately, that's the way it is under Texas...

The 5 year waiting period for an order of non-disclosure is having significant collateral damage on my future. Any loopholes?

I'm sorry, but no, there are not any loopholes on the five year waiting period. It's not "erroneous", that's just the way that the nondisclosure...

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What would be the ruling on impeachment by evidence of a prior conviction from a foreign country?

There is I suppose some theoretical possibility of that conviction being used. However, unless someone brings the case to the prosecutor's...

Can you request rehab instead instead of jail time for first time drug offense for an addict?

There may be a number of good options out there that could help your husband if he's truly ready to work for it. That's unfortunately not a...

I have a first time felony charges in Texas scheduled for September 25. I live in Louisiana. I can't make Court

Mr. Johnston's suggestion would be mine as well. I have not usually have any issue getting court dates moved for my clients given a little advance...

Can I remove myself off the sex offender registry?

You certainly can't remove yourself, no. People's attempts to do that tend to land them back in prison on charges of failure to register. In...

Will i be deported if i take deferred judification on a felony drug case?

We can't really answer that, but yes, there is the potential for that to happen. As far as the federal government is concerned, any plea of guilty...

Is organized crime an aggravated or non-aggravated charge?

It's whatever the base offense is. So if the criminal activity were to be say forgery or some kind of drug offense, then no, it would not be...

How old does a felony have to be before I can have my record expunged.

Sorry, but not even if it's aged like fine wine. No way to expunge a standing Texas conviction, no matter how old it may be. Expunctions are for...