Can I go to jail ?

See a lawyer. It is not clear from your question whether your case at 17 was filed as Juvenile or adult, and that potentially could open up...

Unfortunately it is increasingly more apparent that the police do the arrest and let the courts separate the innocent from guilty, and as counsels...

With diversion cases, the defendant usually pleads guilty, and the complaint gets dismissed at completion. From my experience it makes little...

It is not easy to guess from the question or the information provided, but what I could assume is that you had a court date in CLK, as in at the...

What is the point of getting a misdemeanor dismissed if it still shows up and harms one's chances of getting hired?

On one of those background checks, request a copy to be sent to you. The whole purpose of an expungement and dismissal under 1203.4 is that you...

What is the best way to squash a misdemeanor bench warrant over long distance and set a new court date?

Attorney Finnecy is absolutely correct. I might only add that you should have this done BEFORE you travel (fly) back/through the United States,...

I shoplifted a couple months back, will it be on my record? (I'm 16)?

Paying the civil restitution is separate from any possible criminal prosecution. It may be that they did not file charges against you and only the...

Is this enough evidence?

Wrong forum and an unethical question.

My brother hit and ran with a Budget rental truck

He needs no further advisement other than what comes from a retained attorney. A lot of these matters depend on the courthouse and the willingness...

What can i do about this

Money owed is a civil issue. Threats of breaking into your apartment or possibly harming you are criminal. The latter is the more important. As...