My daughter was arrested for shoplifting when she was 18. She went to court and they reduced it to a misdemeanor

Yes, she needs to file a Petition for Dismissal, commonly referred to as an "Expungment". If the petition is granted, she will be able to legally...

My boyfriend was arrested and charged with ccw on person,carry load f/arm pub place, which are both misdemenors and then a

More facts and the exact charges are necessary in order to determine the maximum possible custody - jail or prison - that your boyfriend could do. ...

The Judge will not ask for legal status. But if you plead guilty or no contest to the charge, the Judge will advise you that if you have no legal...

MY WIFE GOT ARRESTED FOR PETTY THEFT(124 DOLLARS)SHE HAS A CHARGE OF PETTY THEFT WITH PRIOR AND INS HOLD WE HAVE 5 KIDS ALL US

Yes, she can be deported under these circumstances. Her attorney representing her i'm sure is aware that it is essential that she/he try to...

Lifetime sex offender registration is an extremely serious consequence, of which many attorneys believe is a violation of your 8th amendment right,...

Did i violate my informal probation?

One of the terms of almost all informal probation plea deals is that you "obey all laws". It's a catch-all term so to speak. if your old case...

How can DMV require DUI classes in non-APS, but mandatory only, actions - if the classes are not court ordered? .

If you are convicted in Court of a DUI, you will be required to do a DUI program, among other potential requirements/punishments. Even if the...

I have been charged with felony possesion of stolen property and resisting arrest.

Documented/diagnosed mental health problems can certainly be considered as a mitigating factor by a Judge in sentencing, and/or a mitigating factor...

Probation violation

Your boyfriend is facing a new charge of Health and Safety Code 11377 and a Probation Violation on his old case. 11377 can be charged as a felony...

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Can i get my license and dui program waived

One additional note: for now, living in another state (HI), you can request a "1650 waiver packet" from the California DMV, stating that you moved...