Can I answer no to the following question, "have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?"

If you were granted the relief under PC 1203.4, you do not have to reveal the convictions to a private employer. You are correct that you would...

I have an issue. My lawyer did my DMV hearing on my DUI almost a year ago and lost. I was a .11. I lost my license.

Mr. Finnecy is spot on regarding the 2 suspensions. Your lawyer should have explained that once you enroll in the AB 541 program, install the IID...

When you enroll in the Diversion Program, you agree to do counseling and community service or labor. It can be done on the weekends. If you have...

Is there a way to set aside and vacate a conviction from 1992?

i agree with Ms. Gutenkunst, and we need more info. What were you convicted of?

Can someone please help me?

Instead of firing his PD, he should have done a Marsden Motion to try to have a different PD as opposed to going pro-per. You don't mention what...

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If the question asks if you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, then your answer is no! Were you fingerprinted and photographed at any time...

I need a pro bono attorney for my husband who already took a plea bargain but his attorney lied to him about what that entailed?

You answered your question in the first sentence; "worked without pay..." You get what you pay for, and when you pay nothing, this is the result. ...

If he was released from custody but has to do community service, it may just be that the original charges were dismissed and he plead no contest of...

What can I do once I'm 18 to get a stay-away order against my boyfriend removed?

You would have to put it on calendar in the court where it was issued for a "Modification" or "Dismissal" of the Protective Order. The Judge may...

This is called a "consensual encounter" and since you were not arrested, it shouldn't be held against you. The only issues I see are if the police...