You could file a motion to seal and destroy the arrest record under penal code 851.8. These motions, however, are very technical and extremely...

I have a previous history arrest for marijuana for sales and the police came into my home charge me for hydrocodone for sales

Do not talk to law enforcement or any detective. Hire a lawyer to fight for you. Many of us here on Avvo offer free consultations. Best of luck.

How can I qualify to get my record sealed if I was convicted?

Unfortunately, the court is correct. If you were convicted, you cannot have the record sealed. Your only recourse, which you've already done, is to...

If you have a pending case, it can affect your employment prospects in addition to other severe consequences if you are convicted. Having said...

Living in Montgomery, Alabama I desire to file a Petition for Expungement? Although I have two criminal cases in CA. None in AL

No, you cannot change the venue to file an expungement if it happened here in CA. It needs to be filed in the court where you were convicted. Hire...

My cousin received a misdemeanor citation for misuse of a disability placard in California, should she hire an attorney?

Yes, she should hire an attorney. Whenever a misdemeanor is charged, a person should seriously consider hiring an attorney. As you mentioned, a...

OC is taking a long time at the moment. I have a case in OC that occurred in May and they still haven't filed. They will likely file in your case....

What do i do? I have an FTA bench warrant?

You or an attorney need to go into court to put the case on calendar. Once the case is on calendar, the judge will recall the bench warrant. And...

Can a misdemeanor record be expunged or can the case be reopened and dismissed?

An expungement in CA essentially is a withdrawal of your plea and a dismissal of the case. It will not remove the conviction from your record, but...

Although jail is a possibility, it's not a guarantee. Your chances at avoiding jail for the failure to appear increase if you have a good excuse...