What can I do if Im homeless and can't pay for work project?

Sorry to hear about this. Is it possible to get a job? Any type of job? If not, ask the judge for a fee waiver.

Would a LiveScan background check show a misdemeanor as a minor for petty theft?

You mean as a juvenile? If so, the answer is no, it should not show up. Moreover, it is an adjudication, not a conviction. To be certain of what...

Sorry to hear about this. This question should be asked of an experienced immigration attorney, not a criminal defense attorney.

Is it possible to receive a Certificate of Rehabilitation earlier than 7 years after the grant of probation?

No. The five years begins to run upon the completion of probation, not the start. Moreover, as indicated in my prior answer, you may not need a...

Old crime eligibility for U Visa

This is a good question for an immigration attorney to address, not a criminal defense attorney.

What are all the possible steps I can take to clean my record and move forward?

You should think twice about filing a certificate of rehabilitation after and if you felonies are reduced to misdemeanors. What is your goal in...

Can my firearm rights be restored?

You need to have the felony reduced to a misdemeanor, at least. An experienced criminal defense attorney should also look over your entire...

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Expungement in California after naturalization?

Expungement will not erase, delete or remove your criminal record. It changes a no contest plea or guilty plea to not guilty and dismisses the...

What is a work release? How do I go by getting one?

This would be up to the jail or prison and also something addressed in your plea bargain. Speak to your attorney about this.

Can questionable evidence be used in a trial if it was returned to the victim before defense was able to check its validity?

More specifics are needed to answer your question. Do you have an attorney to ask that is representing you? What are you charged with? What is...