Will charges still pop up if your record is expunged in California?

You're right, your record is not sealed. Whether or not an employer sees your charges really depends on the type of background check they run. If...

Jails are not as crowded as they were, prior to Prop 47, so it plays a role in that sense. Unfortunately for you, people are serving more of their...

Is verbally abusing and insulting a police officer through email considered hate crime?

Congress has defined a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a...

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Petty Theft... First time What should I do and except?

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be assigned a public defender. I'm sure there are a number of lawyers that would be able to help you but...

Do I need an attorney for my dui case if I blew a .08?

I highly recommend getting a lawyer in this situation. If you cannot afford one, you will be assigned a public defender. Either way, it is...

I also recommend speaking with a good lawyer as soon as possible. Like previously stated, the burden is on the prosecution to prove your guilt...

Will my misdemeanor show up on my background check, even if the case WILL GET DROPPED?

I agree with Mr. Dastrup, that it depends on the type of background check and who is conducting it . If you're applying for a government job there...

Can the court dismissed speeding ticket if i have Proof of not guilty?

The video by itself will unlikely be enough to dismiss your case. However, it may help, if put together with other information/evidence. I...

How can I get my license back if I can't work.

I understand that you're going through a very difficult time, however, I recommend that you stop driving on your suspended license, immediately....

The answer really depends on which judge you appear in front of. Judges have a lot of discretion in deciding whether or not to grant extensions. As...