Can alcohol be a defense towards domestic violence?

Agree with above answers. Will add that if you truly have a problem with alcohol addiction and this alleged conduct was a result of that addiction,...

Shoplifting

Although they have a year to file a case, if the police did not arrive at the scene and you were never arrested or cited to appear in court, it is...

There's a lot to unpack here and issues too numerous to handle in a question forum on a public website. You need to schedule a private and...

Does an expungement get rid of the drug registration requirement too?

Normally it is 5 years after termination of probation, but under H&S 11594 a 1203.4 dismissalt relieves you of duty to register as narcotics...

How will a judge look at my situation?

If, and that's a big if, any charges are filed against you it will be in juvenile court. And while every county is different and I supposed...

In 2006, I was charged with a felony for carrying a concealed firearm....

Yes. The case can be re-opened and you can petiton for a PC 17(b) reduction to a misdemeanor. Keep in mind that unlike the 1203.4 dismissal which...

Technically, sure. It will likely violate a federal statute. Realistically? As long as there's no human trafficking involved, these routine cases...

What will happen at court ?

In California, if you are 17 and you were only charged with possession of burglary tools your case, if filed, will be heard in juvenile court not...

What is assult with a deadly weapon

Look at Penal Code Section 245(a)(1) and you'll see the Assault With A Deadly weapon Satute. You can also do an internet search for CalCrim 875 and...

In L.A. county I was 14 for shoplifting, now 21, and got fired, it showed up on background check, what can I do to erase it?

You should petition to have it sealed and destroyed in juvenile court. You then need to context background check company and dispute it. You should...