Is a case dismissal the same as getting a case acquitted?

No. A dismissal, in your case in the interest of justice under Penal Code section 1385, is not as good, as it suggests the prosecution or the...

Is a pc 415 "disturbing the peace always a misdemeanor" or can it be an infraction?

It can be an infraction, too.

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What public records will be kept on a California Marijuana infraction? Will it go on a rap sheet?

An infraction is civil in character, not criminal. This does not necessarily mean you are free of any criminal record. Were you booked at a...

Immunity granting by a federal prosecutor in a federal investigation

I think this "someone" has watched too many action films. The person who is interested in becoming an informant usually does not solicit the role....

Getting off Probation?

Prepare, file and serve a Motion for Early Termination of Probation under Penal Code section 1203.3(a) and People v. Allen. Then to have the...

How can I find out how many dui I have on my record

Go to http://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security and order a copy of your rapsheet.

Is my un-charged felony pot arrest slipping through the cracks?

It is unusual. How much marijuana was found in your car? Perhaps there is more investigation taking place to try to place you within a larger...

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How reliable is the projected release date?

Assuming he behaves while in County Jail, there is about a 90% chance he will be released on 1/26/14. It sounds like he is getting less than...

What does law enforcement agencies provide, that makes red light photo enforcement legit? When inherent bias clouds the process

You say you cannot put your finger on it. It may be because you are proceeding from a fundamental misunderstanding of what hearsay is. There...

What are the consequences when you don't pay a ticket for having too may people inside a car while driving?

When you do not pay a ticket, there are two things that can happen. It sounds like you did not go to court. If you never went to court, there...