How to petition for arrest record to be sealed ?

To seal the record, you can file a petition under Penal Code section 851.91, the new CARE Act. There are forms from the DOJ website. You may want...

First time offense, do you always serve half time?

Mauro Quintero's answer is spot on. To use hyperbole to make a point: If you are convicted of murder, for example, you do not serve half-time. If...

Can I get my driver's license even if I have tickets that I'm paying on for driving with out s license?

I don't think so. You can take out a loan (i.e. with a bank) to pay the tickets and then get your license, but you'll still have to pay off the...

Since you did not pay the fine or perform the community service, the probation officer probably notified the judge and the judge issued a bench...

What happens if I run away for 3 years (I'm 15) is there an option of me going to school?

Sorry to hear about this. Yes, try going to your grandma and asking her to speak to a child custody / adoption attorney about becoming your legal...

I got a citation of $1,000 f driving without insurance. Will I be able to get this reduced??

If the conviction was already entered, no, you can't go back to court and ask to have the order reduced. However, you can ask the judge to allow...

I got pulled over for a bit having insurance, I was able to obtain one after. I was cited for $1,000 am I able to reduced it?

Not if the plea or the conviction was already entered. You can go back to court and ask to have the fine converted to community service, however,...

The judge cannot change the charge, but the SLO district attorney's office in reviewing the ticket, can file the complaint for other things such as...

I think the "trespassing" case was really shoplifting, so yes, that will be a problem as it is crime of moral turpitude. Speak to an experienced...

Was told by a friend that mutual friend in law enforcement found a rape kit fo for me? The result was positive

Sorry to hear about this. What is your question?