First things first -- you absolutely need to consult with a local criminal defense attorney in Alameda County who is familiar with the Alameda...

Do i need a criminal lawyer

Yes, you absolutely need a criminal lawyer. This is very serious, you could be charged with grand theft and possibly 2nd degree burglary. Both of...

Two 16 year old boys arrested and interogated without parents consent is that legal?

Unfortunately, parental consent is not required to question a child - nor are the police required to allow parents access to a police interrogation...

Can i get an expungement?

My colleague is correct - you cannot get rid of the arrest record unless you can show factual innocence. But do not be discouraged. There are ways...

My brother was sentenced to 180 days for domestic violence but it shows to be a misdemeanor.Is his considered a violent crime?

My colleague handled the first part of the question, so I will answer the second part: Is it better for your brother to be at Pitchess or...

Blew over in the field and under at the station. what happens now?

The good news: Most likely, the DMV is not going to suspend license. If the DMV was going to try to suspend your license, the cops would take it...

I agree with what my colleague said in a general sense, however it is difficult to give detailed information without knowing what the underlying...

How do expunged convictions appear on one's criminal record?

It seems that your main concern is how this will look to employers. Under California law, in most cases private employers are not allowed to ask...

Yes. A criminal defense lawyer will travel when needed, but as my colleagues has said -- it comes with a price. It is far more common for...

Can i be wit an person Whos 18, When Im 16? Even if we were together a few months before he turned 18? Please Awnser.(:

Unfortunately, these other answers are correct. It sounds ridiculous, but in California it is illegal for an 18 year old to have sex with a 16...