I have 2 felonies back in 1997 no violence drug and gun possession. Is there anything I can do to clear or lessen these charges?

Mr. Reagan gave you a great answer. I wrote an article on what is a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Click on the attached article to read it, if...

Can I be charged for a new crime if I already plead guilty to other charges from the same incident 2 years ago?

Can you be charged? They are charging you, so the answer is yes. The real question is whether such charges are barred by a statute of limitations...

Is Motion for new trial possible AFTER sentencing?

A judge's comments that a witness was not credible is not grounds for a new trial. The judge's comments in this regard are not subject to such a...

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Are these violent or serious crimes- PC653f(b),PC25400(a)(2), PC136.1(a)(1) ? What level of prison for conviction of all 3?

Violent felonies are listed under Penal Code section 667.5(c). Solicitation (653f(b)) is not listed. Neither is 25400, carrying a concealed...

Transfer from mariposa county probation to LA county probation almost triples the fines and restitution?

This is not so much a legal question as a question asking for anecdotal experience. Have you gone back to the financial evaluator and told her the...

2nd degree felony with strike on my rec did no jail time and was given 5yr felony probation can this be dismissed or expunged?

You can seek expungement of any conviction (except some sex offenses) wherein there was a probationary sentence. You must first complete probation...

Who can help me With Siskiyou county, CA?

Avvo has a find a lawyer function. Use it to find an attorney for the area of the court. Good luck.

Do I need a lawyer

Yes. As soon as you have the failure to appear warrant lifted, the hold on your license will be released.

What are the consequnces for a minor if found guilty of His/Her charges? Habitual Disobedience & Truancy from school

How long do they wait? It matters on whether the juvenile waived his right to a speedy trial or not. If he or she waived this right ("Waived...

Can I visit an inmate at sac county jail without getting arrested if I have a failure to appear for a seatbelt ticket from 2012

Probably not, but I would not take a chance because there is probably a bench warrant out for your arrest.