Should I plead no contest to a misdemeanor grand theft charge in exchange of a diversion program if I have a green card?

Without knowing the effects of your specific case, I can only give you a general opinion. The federal government views a post plea diversion as a...

Is there a mandatory court appearance in 1203.4 petitions for a misdemeanor?

To answer your first question, most PC 1203.4 Petitions for Dismissal (the proper term for the Motion) are done in the Judge's chambers with no...

Culver City red light ticket.

Since i have a different view of red light tickets than my colleagues, you might want to invest in a ticket lawyer who does these all the time. I...

What happens once I get a called in for the intake assessment

Yes, they will test you and you hopefully have not had any marijuana in the past week that may show up. If you are convicted of the citation, you...

Why Am I told to get a interlock when my license suspension is over.

Did you ever put the IID on your car? If not, you have to install it, but not for 3 years. If it was a first offense, it should be required for 5...

Court ordered TRO against me and DV-100/101 hearing in court. what happens if protected person don,t show up to hearing ?

Pay a lawyer for some advice! Free advice is worth every penny you pay for it! You should not rely on her as she may change her mind again, so...

I was on summary probation that terminated in 2014. A probationary order was issued under Penal Code 136.0 and 1203.097.

This is a common error made by many attorneys; not asking the court to terminate the 136.2 Order when the probation expires or the case is...

I recorded my wife with an audio device where she says her boyfriend has threaten her with a bat. Also has people to hurt me

It is illegal to make an audio recording without all parties consent unless it is allowed by a Court in a Restraining Order or where there are...

How long does it take to get final papers from the LA court

This is not a Domestic Violence question, so i will reclassify under Probate....

Yes, you can apply for a Restraining Order, especially since the police are not being helpful. The most interesting part of your story is the...