More facts are needed. Your comment that this is your first charge for possession of child pornography strongly implies you have convictions for...

What are his options at this point?

His best thing he can do is retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who regularly appears in the courthouse at issue to defend him. He is...

Concerned about a criminal record from 5 years ago

OK, I understand. What does the Livescan show? Does the shoplifting incident show up?

Good questions. Speak to a licensing attorney who specializes in accountants at the licensing board to find out if doing what you propose is a...

Is there any hope for another traffic amnesty program or how can I fix my license?

Sorry to hear about this. I think your only option is to chip away at payments and try to find a job that pays more so you can pay off the debt...

Can an ex felon in possetion of a firearm who hasnt been in any trouble in 11 yrs get probation?

Perhaps in another state, but not in CA. Five years if the maximum probation on such a charge.

How to handle a California DUI when you have moved out of state during your 30 day hard suspension and just moved to TX/OK?

You certainly cannot move to another state to evade the suspension that the CA DMV put into effect on your license (with the exception of a few...

Is it ever worthy to confess a crime to a watch commander?

I would never advise someone try to convict oneself. It is perhaps better to speak to the watch commander and tell him or her that you respect...

Should i believe this email? How should i go about it ?

It is a scam. Don't respond to such an email. Simple as that. At some point, you will be asked for forward some significant money "as a...

If found guilty, will he have to do the whole three years or will he only have to serve a percentage of that time?

Sorry to hear about this. The answer matters - he will either serve a maximum of 50%, 80% minimum or 85% minimum of the three years. What was he...