Early termination of probation for imminent deportee

A California "expungement" in a drug case may or may not have a beneficial immigration effect--depends on the date of the offense pursuant to...

If arrested (6 hr) and released with a "Notice to appear pursuant 853.6 P.C." can I assume it's a misdemeanor and not a felony?

As the saying goes, those who assume makes an "ass out of you and me." I've seen cops cite out felonies so the answer depends in large part on...

Arrested for missing court date for felony charge of controlled substance and misdemeanor shoplifting. on informal probation

If you can afford a lawyer, retain one and lay everything on the line. "Outcome" is hard to predict but there are 3 hurdles here: 1) need an...

I notice the ? is from Ventura. Are you sure probation is informal? I ask this since Ventura court is known for imposing FORMAL probation on many...

One a clean record and 1st time charge is there jail time and how long?

If you were released OR from jail, then the likelihood is a misdemeanor with little or no jail time with a clean record. If you had to post bail...

What does my friend need to do?

There was probably a neighbor complaint about a loud party and underage drinking. But that complaint alone does not give the cops a free pass into...

Should I be worried?

The answer is yes, you should be worried and I strongly recommend that you sit down and have a confidential consultation with a criminal defense...

Doing "better" than PC 1000 most likely depends on the "inventory" search issue. Cops are entitled to take an "inventory" of the car's contents to...

Is it legal for the Sheriff's department to threaten you and your family?

Probation search likely legal. You can make a formal complaint against the officer for harassment, but do so after your own criminal case ends. ...

I'm in California. Was convicted of DUI in court and received 3 month level 1 dui school even though my BAC was .22. Will the

Attorney's disagree on this. Some say that you must do only what the court orders and the dmv must bow to the court. Others say that regardless...