Was my public defender right? or did he lie to me?

If the DUI arose out of the same set of facts and circumstances as the driving on a suspended license, they shouldn't be able to file the DUI if...

How to drop a misdemeanor charge that happened a decade ago, applied for city work and got turned down

Most misdemeanors can be dismissed by way of "Expungement" per Penal Code Section 1203.4. I am a local Ventura criminal defense attorney and I...

Even though your husband is on parole, there may potentially be a Fourth Amendment search issue. As for the gun, if it was legally registered to...

What happens to each of us?

The worst that can happen is that you will be charged with commercial burglary. In many cases, the charge will be reduced to petty theft which is a...

I was given a citation for reckless operation of vessel,hired lawyer, went to court, charges dropped, is it still an arrest?

Even when charges are dismissed there can still be a record of arrest. Given that you were detained for a short period of time, it is hard to say...

How to clear up a warrant?

He needs to go to court and ask the clerk to pull the file and put the matter on calendar so that he can see the judge. Ideally this should be done...

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My son is 16 years old . i wanted know what kind of charges he's looking at for burglary at a school ?

Given the fact that your son is still a juvenile, an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney may be able to assist your son in that he may...

If I don't pay Walmart's civil demand?

If you don't pay it they would have to sue you. That is unlikely.

DUI convictions can be expunged. However, unlike many other charges, the judge has discretion as to whether or not to grant an expungement petition...

As long a both cases took place in Los Angles County there is a chance that the court will be aware of both. It is possible that you could be...