I agree with my colleague. If you completed probation without any hiccups, you should be ok. Hire an attorney to draft and file the petition for...

What are the chances for a 1st misdemeanor to be dismissed, become an infraction, and/or expunged for an out of state student?

First off, never admit to committing a crime online. Second, any time a person faces misdemeanor shoplifting charges, it is fairly serious with...

My husband had court yesterday they never send nothing in mail..Know its a Bench Warrant?What can we do

He will need to go to court to request that the warrant be recalled and quashed. Until then, he runs the risk of being picked up by the police. He...

When someone is stopped on suspicion of DUI they can be charged with with VC23152B (having a 0.08 BAC or higher) and/OR they can be charged with...

How can I get an arrest off of my record?

Employers cannot legally inquire about an arrest that did not result in a conviction nor can they use it against you in making a decision not to...

Can I clean my arrest record for domestic violence?

A petition to seal and destroy the arrest record is the appropriate and only form of relief. It is a very specific two-step process that involves...

??Caught stealing at Walmart this my first offense for petty theft what should I do ? What would I get charged with??

You can be charged with petty theft under Penal Code 484(a) and 488. If the prosecutor can prove that you had intent to steal before you went into...

Can I fight petty theft without a lawyer if this is my first time offense and it was about $500 dollars I took?

First off, you should never admit anything on here. You can technically represent yourself, however I never suggest going at it on your own. If you...

How do I get representation for a drunk and disorderly arrest?

Fortunately if it is a misdemeanor (and it should be) an attorney can appear on your behalf without you needing to be present.

Will my conviction show up in a background check for future jobs, if the expungement's granted?What does the court mean by that?

You can think of an "expungment" under California Penal Code 1203.4 as a retro active dismissal. It's like going back in time and dismissing the...