I agree with Mr. Hill's advice. I would further note that if you hire an attorney now, the earliest time your attorney can start working on your...

JCpenney petty theft in California- will I go to jail?

1: Jail time is not typically handed out for low-level first time misdemeanor offenses such as this. 2: You should speak with an attorney to see...

I am about to apply pretty soon for us citizenship with immigration and i do have infraction for speeding ticket.

You should speak with the immigration attorney that you hire to see if your infractions will even be a problem for your case. There is a criminal...

Can my criminal record be sealed? A criminal charge from 24 years ago is still appearing on my background check

I want to agree with my colleagues and add a few details. 1. There are no true "expungements" in California, you can only seek a petition for...

How can I dismiss a DUI?

When you say you've "just gotten my very first DUI ever" does that mean you've been arrested or convicted? I ask because the answers are very...

It likely means that the court is processing your petition right now and that's the clerk's code for "in progress". You can call the Torrance...

What are my chances of not doing jail time a second offence violation of probation?

If you are convicted of VC 14601 then you will spend a mandatory 5 days in jail. The statute requires it:...

I agree with my colleagues and would further add that you need to be careful about how you explain this to the judge. If you are forced to move...

Boyfriend was released on own recognizance but a 48 hour hold was put on him?

So to make sure we're reading your question correctly, he currently on supervised probation for another case? It's possible the hold is on his...

Can a possible restraining order or hearing for one stop you from having your record expunged?

If the person is no longer on probation in the state of California they are eligible to seek relief under penal code section 1203.4, (commonly...