If you were not booked, that really does not mean much in your case. It means for right now, there is no record of your being arrested that may...

Question on California parole

Generally speaking, yes, without reading your conditions of parole. However, a usual term of parole is to abide by the conditions of parole as...

In a Felony matter in Ca. When the court denies a 17(b) but grants a 1203.4 on the same case, what exactly does that mean?

It means your plea to the felony was withdrawn and the case was dismissed. Had the felony been reduced to a misdemeanor, anyone looking at the...

What are the requirements and steps to expungement/certificate of rehabilitation of a case that involves sexual crime?

Were you sent to state prison and then placed on probation (a split sentence)? Are you currently facing charges? Are you currently on probation...

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When attempting to terminate probation early...

You certainly can reduce the felony to a misdemeanor after probation ends. Penal Code section17(b)(5) is the provision that allows this. You can...

How much time will I end up doing in a San Bernardino county jail?

You are eligible for "good time, work time" credit of one-for-one, meaning one year would be the maximum time if you behave and make yourself...

Can I be arrested at an airport in the event my public defender does not represent my case on the court date?

It matters on how quickly the warrant is issued. You may face problems coming back and is perhaps much more of a concern. Hire an attorney to do...

Can I serve jail time in place of paying traffic tickets?

You can not serve time to pay off a traffic fine. I would suggest getting on a payment plan with the FTB to just chip away at it little by little.

Who own's case files?

He does have a right to the file if he requests it in writing. Sending a certified letter to the Chief Deputy Public Defender, return receipt...

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You could argue IAC (ineffective assistance of counsel) in a writ of coram nobis. Almost any good faith argument can be made in such a writ as...