Is this something I can handle on my own? I need to get this warrant resolved asap as it will affect my job. Is 3k reasonable?

It all depends upon your desired results and how far that will carry you. Does it include a trial? Getting the warrant set aside is one thing that,...

I have a felony record with petty theft with priors do I qualify for Prop 47

As my colleagues have explained, you can reduce it pursuant to PC 17b or prop 47 if they are just petty theft cases. However, no one can tell for...

Did the courts make a mistake?

Without looking at his record and the plea agreement, as well as the Minute Order setting forth the reasons for the sentence, it is just...

What are my chances realistically to have a favorable outcome representing myself in a petition to seal arrest records?

These are rare for even lawyers to have granted. I have had 3 in 37 years! In your case, I presume that the DA was arguing that just because...

What it the process to terminate probation early, as well as how long does the process take to not show on record

First of all, it depends upon which courthouse and which prosecutor you plead in. The Los Angeles City Attorneys office routinely objects to these...

How can I best (quickest/cheapest/most accurately) find an answer to question 11(c) in my case based on these circumstances?

The quick answer is that you can answer "no" with the following caveats. A first time DUI without injury or death is a Misdemeanor punishable by...

Can someone help us please?!

There are attorneys who handle School issues. I am reclassifying this to Education. Sorry to hear about the problems. Since you have documented...

Is there a way to insist her family tells where she is??

Try talking to the County Counsel office in Los Angeles. When people are committed on a W&I 5150 hold, after 72 hours of evaluation they are...

Selected as the best answer

Well adding involuntary manslaughter means the DA may feel shakey on the voluntary manslaughter count. The DA can amend to add any charges they...

Should I worry about a skeleton in my closet after 10 years? criminal law question.

Yes they do happen in real life, but the situation in California is that at 14 you would have been treated as a Juvenile and you or your parents...