I've been subpoenaed as a witness to a criminal case. Do I have to show up to court?

It depends upon how you were served with the subpoena. In California, it is common for prosecutors to mail a subpoena to a witness. This is not...

The fact that they were theft offenses may prohibit you from working at a casino if the job involves money. In other words, if you are going to be...

My friend had a felony conviction on HS 11377(A) Felony Possession. With Prop 47, this is eligible for reduction to a misdemeano

Yes it his eligible via Prop 47 or, since it is a wobbler, it is reducible via PC 17 (b).

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Can a past history of disputes and physical fights neither of which have resulted in a conviction be used against a defendant.

Yes, Evidence code section 1109 etc seq allows prior incidents to be admissible in limited situations such as domestic violence even though charges...

It depends upon whether they imposed drug conditions at your sentencing. That would have been the time for your attorney to ask the Judge for...

Case dismissed under futherance of justice - Renewing RN License for the state of California

You should contacting Christine McCall here on AVVO. She appears before the Nursing Board frequently. For instance, Deferred Entry of Judgement...

Background Check CA, Will an arrest show?

Pursuant to penal code section 849 et seq., your arrest is now deemed as a "detention only"and cannot be used against you. That old presumed...

I live in .ca, my p.o. just notified me of warrant in nv. Will my p.o. in .ca detain me for them (she did not today)?

If your PO didn't arrest you, she wants you to clear the warrant yourself. Contact an attorney in Nevada ASAP and take care of business. If not,...

No, that bond has probably been exonerated, but congratulations on winning your appeal! Your attorney should ask that you be released on your own...

This is a family law issue. The mere fact that someone "had" a DUI should not prevent them from picking up your child as long as they are sober...