I got declined for a job. Because of my record. I did dej and was never in trouble again.this was 15 years ago. Why?

There are many different statutes in California that govern expungement of convictions depending on the circumstances of your crime. Since you were...

Is it possible to seal a felony grand theft that was committed in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago with no other offence since?

You may seal a category A or B felony after 15 years. There is a specific process you must follow and file a Petition to seal. Once the record is...

In a civil case if the accused can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that my civil rightcan not overturn a criminal conviction.

If you were not guilty, you should have pled not guilty. Because you pled guilty, you were convicted and sentenced. You could have field a motion...

My husband and I live in Nevada. He's having sexual intercourse with a 16 year old female. He's 44. Is this really legal?

The age of consent in Nevada is 16. So, as long as the sexual relations are consensual, your husband has committed no crime.

My brother has a bench warrant in NV and wants to fix it, but has been deported to Mexico. What can he do?

Generally one needs to appear in court to quash a warrant.However in some situations, you may be able to resolve the case " in absentia". In other...

Each case is different. But if you are able to pay restitution ( pay back the money you stole ) you should be able to avoid a felony. Also, the...

Do I need to get a lawyer or will a public defender be fine?

It depends. First of all you will need money to hire a private lawyer, but a PD is free. Pd's are lawyers as are DA's and private lawyers. Everyone...

Is this embezzlement or some other crime?most incidents were less than 200, but there are 8 charges of embz 650-3500, why?

The State can charge you with anything it wants, but they will need to prove it.They charged you with $650 as the lower limit because it is the...

How can I have my rights restored after a nonviolent felony conviction in CA 25 years ago?

I agree that it depends on what type of conviction it was. In Nevada you will need to apply for Governor's pardon. It is a complicated procedure....

You will need to get your license reinstated in NV first. All States belong to the " interstate compact" and they share information. If your...