I have pending misdemeanor charges. I want to file a petition for fiance abroad ..What is the effect?

I would speak to an immigration lawyer about this. You are correct insofar as you are not convicted of the pending charge.

A PERSON WAS SENTENCE TO 13YRS AND HAS ALREADY SEVERED 8YRS IS THERE ANYWAY POSSIBLE THE REMAINING TIME BE SERVED ON HOUSE ARRES

No to a very, very, very low probability. What would have to happen would be that an attorney would need to file a writ of habeas corpus and...

What to do after you are arrested?

I have handled quite a few 647(b) cases in Los Angeles and I know the photograph you are talking about - it is usually a full-length photograph of...

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What to do after taking a plea deal you know was wrong

Your son is ultimately the client here, not you, mom. If he is being threatened, I understand his thinking, especially if the threat involved harm...

Call the DMV first - (800) 777-0133 and press 0. When the DMV picks up, tell them you want to know if you can have a temporary license pending your...

I just went to court for a FTA from a 4 year old truancy ticket, but it's showing on my record. How can i clear this for good?

Mr. Levin is correct, except you probably want to take the information from the DMV to your insurance company. Call the DMV first - (800) 777-0133...

My neighbor is giving me his used car. If there are outstanding tickets am I responsible for those? Thanks

Yes, to make the car "legal," you will have to register it in your name. To do so, someone (probably you) will have to pay the parking tickets you...

A petition for factual innocence (PFI) is what you need. A detention is not an arrest. Expungement is for convictions. FYI, California Labor...

To correct your DMV record, follow the advice given in response earlier. To correct your criminal record, go to http://www.ag.ca.gov and fill...

What is the closest way to get a clean record after an arrest and an infraction for petty theft?

An infraction is civil in nature, not criminal. Unless you have a conviction for a criminal offense, i.e. other than the petty theft at issue, you...