The issue with this being your first is not what really is gong to make this a misdemeanor or not. It is the level of injury to the victim.

I have a misdemeanor charge that i was never convicted of. the judge dismissed my misdemeanor charge and i was found not guilty.

Sealing it is not really in option in most states. However, if you were not really guilty of the crime then you might be able to submit a motion...

MY BROTHER WALKED IN ON HIS WIFE HAVING SEX WITH ANOTHER MAN AND HE SHOT AND KILLED THE MAN, WHAT KIND OF TIME IS HE FACING.

This is the classic case of manslaughter and the max would be 10 years plus the gun enhancement. However, if the prosecution can prove that he...

I just got charged with 488PC petty theft and I was wondering what are my chances of dropping it to an infraction?

In most cases if the petty theft was for a very small amount then the misdemeanor may be lowered to an infraction.

What is the new rule of a 3rd DUI conviction that a person might be able to serve 30 days in jail minimum ?

This law is rarely used now because the prosecution and the judges still want most people to do the minimum of 120 days in county jail.

If details that were inadmissible during the first trial, that resulted in a hung jury; is it allowable in the second trial?

In most cases the court will rule the same way as they did in the first trial. One exception to this rule is if the prosecution failed to provide...

I just found out I lost my admin per se hearing and my license is going to be suspended. Can I get a restricted license?

If this is your first DUI and you did not refuse to take the breathe or blood test then you may get a restricted license after 30 days of a hard...

As a former prosecutor who now practices DUI defense, I would suggest that you not wait for the court to violate you but that you bring an attorney...

You need to act right away. As a former prosecutor i have woroed with mJy medicL professionals to help with both thier dui and licensing issues. ...

May I file a criminal report if someone used my debit card with out my knowledge or permission?

I am licensed in CA. But as a former prosecutor I can tell you that the simple and direct answer is YES. You are a victim of crime and as such...