When my son was 15 he was charges for assult, This was his first and only brush with the law. He was placed on probation and

If he was tried as a juvenile he can seal his criminal history. It doesn't happen automatically, so he has to petition for it to be done. Feel...

If an alleged victim uses a recorded phonecall without the consent of the alleged suspect, can she lie and use that as a witness

Usually, in a case like this the victim has the right to record unlawful communications by order of the judge. So, the victim in this case was...

It may mean that they are not filing the case. You should call the DA and double check. Feel free to call me with any questions. Elliot...

I want to know what the penalty for a petty theft misdemeanor and how long it stays on your record for being the first time?

There is no way to seal your record in California. You can file for a dismissal but which will help with getting a job, as some employers would...

Can i get an extention for alcahol anonymous classes? i have already done community service and payed my fine for my DUI.

You can unless the judge feels like your just messing around. Feel free to call me with any questions. Elliot...

What is a Conflict Attorney?

Get your son a private attorney if you can. What a conflict attorney is, is an attorney who represents your son because the public defender cannot...

My sons mother has been charged with a couple of felony's. How much time is she facing??

A lot of time! minimum of 16 months. Its one thing to drive drunk, but is another to drive drunk, with a child in the car and have the child get...

Are there theft classes or diversion course in LA county and San Bernardino ?

You are going to hate my answer, but, DEPENDS!!!!! Depends on the courthouse in L.A., depends on the past criminal history, depends on the...

I violated a misdemeanor dui probation by getting another dui in a different county. What can I expect the sentencing to be?

Jail time! Not only is there a violation but because of the blood qlc

My son got a dui and he is underage. However, his BAC level is only .07. Will he still get his license suspended by DMV?

No way to know what may or may not occur in court, but DMV is going to suspended your son's license, unless he wins his DMV hearing. He is...