What happens if I never get a courtesy notice for a parking ticket- and my citation can't be found to pay online or on the phone

Go to the courthouse where you promised to appear or were directed to go and speak to the traffic court clerk about paying the ticket. Good luck...

Will you represent a case that is a 3 strike law case

Avvo does not allow attorneys to accept cases directly through its message board. Moreover, the CDCR has not yet promulgated the procedures for a...

Is it entrapment if a C.I. keeps repeatedly asking a friend to purchase him an ounce of meth after my friend told him no

Probably not because you mention your friend is being prosecuted under the career criminal charge / enhancement. This signals to me he is not a...

Can you expunge more than one felony in California?

There is no limit in California to the number of felony convictions that can be expunged, either directly as a felony or after being reduced first...

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If someone takes a plea deal and gets sentenced but then realizes a jury trial would be better can they ask for a trial

Yes, one can try to withdraw his or her plea, but it must be done within 180 days of the plea, generally. Keep in mind the old adage, "be careful...

I would like to see the document that you are referring to wherein the words "charge.memo" are written. Is it on the bottom of a document called a...

What kind of charges would be pressed against the 17 y/o in the situation?

Go to the police ASAP. I would also talk to a civil attorney about obtaining a civil restraining order against the 17 year old through his...

What is the military law in Ca regarding military personal dating minors?

The UCMJ will cover this under fraternization. Is she the daughter of a military member? That could be a big problem.

Does my 243 (e) conviction fall under definition 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(33)(B)(ii) because of my 1203.4 expungement?

What you have been told is correct. Relief under Penal Code section 1203.4 does not restore your rights to own, possesses or purchase a firearm.

What were you in prison for and how long ago? I have heard of attorneys with misdemeanor records, but only for DUI. If you were in prison for a...