Can a bank use my juvenile record to reject me? I am applying from California.

This may not be sealed per Welfare and Institutions code sec. 781 and 782. An attorney can file a petition to seal ASAP and hopefully push this...

Agree with the others to a degree and also with the notion that the fee agreement is important to review. Another notion is the Cal. Rules of...

What can I do if I wrongly accused someone of something without fully understanding how severe things can get?

If you want to do this the right way to protect yourself and BF, please retain a criminal defense attorney ASAP who is well aware of CCP sec. 1219....

Could i smoke marijuana now and not get a probation violation?

Take a look at your probation conditions---"obey all laws" would be doable in re Prop. 64. Some terms say not use any drugs unless prescribed. ...

How do i expunge 11361 felony i was given in santa cruz ca.

If you successfully completed probation (assuming probation was granted) and have no current cases pending, you can petition per PC 1203.4.

Do the following: 1) If the PC 459 was a felony, get it reduced to a PC 17(b) misdemeanor if the PC 459 charge was a "wobbler;" if not a...

Can i beat this case in jury trial

Get a copy of the police report from your PD and show it to three local, experienced criminal defense attorneys. You'll get a good feel about...

I need help finding a lawyer in California who will appear for me - Past DUI case and now there is a warrant.

Bench warrant is tricky--but PC 977(a) does give a misdemeanor defendant the right to appear thru counsel. Court's love to collect fines so the...

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If I am on information probation in CA for a DUI in 2010 and get a DUI in Utah, what will happen to my probation in CA?

Think you mean "informal" (or summary or conditional) probation in CA. The usual probation term is three years so the potential Utah violation...

Can I refuse to report for booking before my misdemeanor appearance date?

Follow your lawyer's advice. The worst that can happen is the court will order you to return on the next court date with proof of booking. They...