On January 1, 2017 a new law took effect, Penal Code section 1473.7. If you are not a citizen and a judge finds that you did not "meaningfully...

Labor Code 432.7 prohibits an employer from asking an applicant about, seeking, or utilizing criminal convictions that have been judicially set...

Hi, can I obtain a certificate of disposition in LA?

It is unlikely that a case from the 1970's will be available on the court's computerized dockets. Your best lead would be to apply for a...

I have a felony case that got dismissed back in 2011. I am trying to apply for a city job, will this appear?

Yes. If you were arrested as an adult and finger printed, the arrest remains on your record even if the case is later dismissed. If you were only...

Could my boyfriend possibly go to jail for statutory rape?

I would only add that, often, if the minor female is 17 when the conduct occurred, it is uncommon for a District Attorney to file a felony under...

Misdemeanor ticket for being in the park after hours.?

Typically when you are on informal probation you are not required to affirmatively inform the court of new arrests or violations. The court is...

Search warrant aftermath

It sounds like you are the "target" of a Federal investigation. They often find their leads from other individuals who have been prosecuted or...

First of all, VC 23222(b) is an infraction. Second, If you were simply cited (given a ticket) and not arrested and finger printed, it will not yet...

Can a career criminal qualify for a 2 point reduction?

A person sentenced under the Career Offender guideline, section 4B1.1, is not typically eligible for the reduction under Amendment 782 that reduces...

I finished the dej program and I have a $190 court fine if I don't have the money at court will I go to jail

You will not go to jail for not paying the $190 in fees. The judge will give you time to pay, as long as, you go to court on time and ask for more...