Not all "wrongs" or all injuries are crimes. However, I understand your question and concern. To be cited for a crime or a arrested, there must...

What is the statue of limitations on CA p.c. 851.8. When reading Section D and Section L it contradicts itself.

Two years. You still have time. Be sure to first ask the arresting authority to agree to such relief before filing your petition with the...

Hit a parked car and fled the scene. Charged with misdemeanor. Should I expect jail time?

I seriously doubt you will serve any jail time. Did your insurance pay for the damage? If so, you may be able to file a Motion for Civil...

Will my probation case show up when i go get fingerprinted, but my case opened as a juvenile. I just recently turned 18. ?

Are you submitting to a Livescan because you must provide fingerprints? Are the fingerprints necessary for work? If you are submitting to a...

What should I do about my court case approaching? I have not started my 90 community service hours because I have been homeless

Mr. Wanerman's advice is spot on. I would add that you should ask your attorney to seek an extension of the due date for the community service...

Is any misdemeanor or felony with a sentence of a year or more an aggravated felony?

No, no, no. The sentence alone is not determinative.

What can I do If I pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor petty theft first offense? can I still try to dismiss my charge?

I previously responded to this question, posted earlier, and discussed expungement. If you are interested in seeking to immediately withdraw...

What can I do if I pleaded no contest in court?

Comply with the terms of probation and then seek expungement when probation ends. Expungement is a way to minimize the effects of a conviction,...

Carpool lane violation w/ Chevy Volt

Your defense, if I understand you, is "I did not know the law. Because my new car was advertised as HOV eligible, I though that was the same as...

Is it worth hiring a traffic lawyer?

It is hard to answer your question, but are you facing suspension of your license if the speeding ticket remains? Do you want to fight the ticket...