Can a plea bargain be appealed?

A plea bargain can be appealed. Most commonly, the first way to challenge it is through a motion to withdraw a plea under Penal Code section...

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Does a misdemeanor appear in a background check when applying for a job and if so would that be a problem for getting the job?

There are many types of background searches, with varying levels of detail provided depending upon the fee the employer pays. However, the most...

In each courthouse there are different names given for what I understand to be a classification of your case as eligible for early disposition. ...

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How much are the tickets for driving without a license and speeding

If one is convicted of violating Vehicle Code § 12500, which is usually easy to prove for a prosecutor, the client faces a maximum $1,000 fine,...

Do I need an attorney for petty theft under 50$

I certainly would. I conviction of any sort for a crime of dishonesty is a permanent scar on your reputation. Unless you can have the record...

What may be happening with charges?(details)

Only your uncle's immigration attorney would know at this point. Can you ask him? Your uncle apparently entered a plea of "no contest" or...

Im in probation in another county and I got caught with petty theft, what might happen to me?

Mr. Loncar's answer is about as specific as one can be at this juncture: it matters. You ought to hire an attorney to see if you can get the...

Can the family even do anything without getting in trouble for "housing" an immigrant? Even though he threatens them.

This sounds like more of a family law question or an immigration law question than a criminal law question. Besides calling the police to report...

Will I have any trouble traveling internationally?

While your question only deals with travelling, an immigration attorney is who you ought to speak with about this. I certainly can give you...

Can I prove someone lied under oath in a court case using me as a witness and a fake letter he wrote saying it was mine?

This is really a landlord-tenant case, not a criminal defense matter. However, certain rules of evidence apply regardless of the type of case. ...