If you have been placed on formal felony probation for a drug crime - NOT DIVERSION or PROP 36 - you absolutely have been convicted. And it will...

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First time ever booked and charged with criminal charges! I am 24 with no money for a lawyer-advice please!

The scenario you describe raises several issues. In addition to those that Mr. Dane refers to, your public defender will investigate the...

Need an attorney to file PFI California

I can help with this. If interested, contact me directly.

What do I need to do to file a motion to reduce it to a misdemeanor and expunge it pursuant to Penal Code section 1203,

If you were represented by the public defender's office, they can help you with this for no costs. The forms are available online - see link...

What can I if I have a warrant & I have never been in that city?

You need to the court to either dismiss the case or, at the least, issue a wrong person certificate until such time as your sister is arrested. A...

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How do I get the information to show that charges dropped?

See my previous answer. Also, based on the additional facts you've provided, I would suggest you go to the court clerk's office and ask to view...

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Depending on what kind of case you failed to appear on, you may not be able to get your license renewed until you clear up the failure to appear. ...

How do I get the information to show that charges are dropped?

If you appeared in court for arraignment and you were told it was a DA reject, you should be able to get a copy of the minute order reflecting that...

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My boyfriend was caught at the mall trying to steal a shirt from a store. He's in jail charged with Armed Robbery/Burglary.

I agree with Mr. Dane. I would just add this: The best thing you can do to help your boyfriend is to make sure he has a good lawyer working on his...

If a lawyer lies to a judge about the whereabouts of their client and I see both of them together afterward, what can I do?

I agree with the previous post. Most lawyers take their ethical duty of candor to the court very seriously. Make sure you are very specific and...