If I pay the fee to avoid going to court, would that negatively affect my record? Charged w/ theft of gov prop (shoplifting)

Yeah, you need to discuss this with an attorney over the phone. Something about this doesn't add up; a number of possibilities occur to me, and...

I was charged with pc487b3 it was dropped to misdeameanor I did 2 months in couty jail I was given work furlough but at the las

It actually sounds to me like this should not be too much of a challenge to get this expunged; you'll likely just need to get the paperwork...

In addition to what my colleague noted-- and he's absolutely correct-- I'd add that it may be possible to have an attorney take care of this for...

In addition to what others have noted, I'd like to point out that these stores tend to keep track of this kind of thing and provide that...

2nd warrant on a felony possession case in 2013 for not complying with drug diversion. I want prop 47 applied what should I do?

I agree with my colleague that the only solution here is to make sure you have an attorney with you. You should absolutely not be handling this...

I am more concerned than some of my colleagues. In California, there are laws which protect against disclosure of information about police officers...

Expungement granted, but reduction denied due to numerous felony counts (7 counts). What does this mean?

As my colleague noted, it means you still have to disclose this information in certain situations-- like if you apply for a job as a teacher in a...

I concur with my colleague; there's something more to this story than you are aware of, certainly if the FBI is involved. That is, if they are...

Question about drinking in public...

You should understand that when you're asking about it not showing on your "record," from the perspective most people understand "your record," it...

If someone isn't in front of a judge within 72 hours and not released but later convicted, is there any legal remedy for this?

I agree with my colleague, and I'd add that there are unusual circumstances where it might be possible to not be brought before the judge for that...