What are my chances realistically to have a favorable outcome representing myself in a petition to seal arrest records?

Very rare to win. You need great facts and a compelling story. I typically advise people that it may be easier to get law enforcement to change...

What resources can we take to help my fiancé out??? & also get an effient lawyer to get him out already???

I'm not certain that I can answer either of those questions without more information. Before spending any additional time on the Internet, you...

Is the entire motion denied, is there any recourse in trial court level ?

There's a thing called criminal procedure which contains the rules/laws of when things should be done and how they should be done. Ignorance of...

Here's the best advice -- this is child pornography since the victim is 15. This is something that the FBI is very concerned about -- more than...

Should I worry about a skeleton in my closet after 10 years? criminal law question.

Call the courthouse and ask. They will know. All we can do is guess which is what we seem to be doing.

Where can I find a probono criminal lawyer in Los Angeles CA

Los Angeles Public Defenders Office has hundreds, if not thousands, of pro bono attorneys. Good luck.

Your friend is a terrible attorney and should be sued for malpractice. There are many things available to you. Since you waited until the day...

Whats going to happon to her

I don't believe that this is going to happen to her, but its a possibility -- 2 years in jail. One year for the probation violation and another...

I don't know my exact court date, but I still have paperwork from when I was released?

Each county now has criminal cases online. In Los Angeles County you can look up your case at http://www.lacourt.org/criminalcasesummary/ui/ . ...

Expundgement process procedures?

Here's what an expungement can do for you because a law in California that took effect January 1, 2014, provides significant new protection to...