How do I get a misdemeanor expunged in California

You need the help of an experienced high-priced local criminal defense attorney. Just kidding. It's just a form that you fill out. Here's a...

What constitutes a probation search on a private residence which is not listed as the address for probation?

If you want to look at cases, try starting with People v. Woods (1999) 21 Cal.4th 668. It's a California Supreme Court case. Even if it doesn't...

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They prosecute your son. I'd say pay it.

What California law allows police to refuse to honor a police report request from a person involved in a case?

There's actually a "Victim's Bill of Rights" that's now written into our state constitution as a result of a proposition movement back in the...

Do federal rules of criminal procedure apply to state court criminal cases? does the same apply to civil cases in state court?

No, if you're in federal court, the federal rules apply. But if you're in state court, state rules apply. As for what's the point, that gets into...

I got a dui in 2009 and since then everything and anything possible

I'd say bring as much documentation as you can and give it to the public defender. If you can find a class that will take you, enroll in a class...

Professional licensure

You’re going to need to speak to the Mandatory Action Unit of the DMV. Their office is in Sacramento, the number is (916) 657-6525. I’ve dealt...

I am in ab109 community release program and have a warrant for absconding what will happen if I turn myself in?

It’s going to depend on the judge and on your history, but I think that they’ll probably do something like make you restart the program. And I...

I have recently been charged with I'm guessing two counts of PC273d(a) what should I do?

It sounds like you haven’t actually been charged with anything yet. You weren’t arrested, right? And the police haven’t given you a paper saying...