Do background checks look at juvenile records?

Were your records sealed? If this occurred before Jan of 2015, you likely have to file a petition to (JV 595) to seal your records. Once sealed,...

The prosecution has 90 days from the receipt of the 1381 demand to bring the case to trial, otherwise the case should be dismissed.

As my colleagues have stated, it'll depend on the individual rental company and their policies. You should know that you have 10 days from arrest...

If I call a clerk's office to ask for an extension on a ticket will a bench warrant show up?

As long as you don't say anything incriminating, calling the clerk's office shouldn't make things worse for you, it's either going to be granted or...

Immigration consequence due to ill counsel.

Use the AVVO feature to find an attorney who does appellate work. As an aside, it's more likely that your conviction and not your probation...

When someone's arrested with a felony, and under disposition it says sent. What does that mean?

"Sent" is likely short for sentencing.

This is a serious matter, they both need an attorney. The penalties and consequences from this charge can include jail. If they cannot afford an...

This is a serious matter, they both need an attorney. The penalties and consequences from this charge can include jail. If they cannot afford an...

Which Criminal Protective Order expiration date is valid?

Look at the order from 10/7/15, it will state whether it supersedes the prior order. If you are not sure or if you don't have a copy, you can go...

Vandalism investigation

I would advise against speaking to the police regarding a criminal investigation of which you are the target without an attorney. In other words,...