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As my colleagues state, more information is needed as to the PC 459 charge. Whether the charge is reduced to a misdemeanor is not relevant for...

I agree partially. I believe the arrest record, if you were arrested, will show up on a background check. Further, if you are asked, "have you...

In CA, a misdemeanor charge has a SOL of one year. If the prosecution files the case after one year, you may be eligible for relief with a Serna...

Waiving time will do exactly the opposite. To waive time means that you are agreeing to delay your case to be prosecuted within that period of...

Is this a form of DUI entrapment?

This is great news for you! As practitioners, we know how hard it is to get a Set Aside from the DMV, so congratulations! However, the DMV's...

My husband was sentenced to 16 months to be served in county jail. What percentage will he actually serve.

Under the 2011 Realignment Legislation, supervision of persons convicted of felonies were amended as to where sentenced are to be served and how...

I did not plea on a traffic misdemeanor at my arraignment nor was I advised of my rights or read charges but the judge

There are several ways by which the court can dismiss cases. One is by plea agreement, or another is because the prosecution cannot prove the...

Should we tell the judge, DA or attorney that this no contact order is being broken not by us but" the victim"?

Your brother probably has an attorney representing him in this case. You must immediately notify your brother's counsel of the violation of the...

What are the steps to take for early probation termination?

A formal motion to terminate probation is required. You will need a very good reason as to why you need to terminate probation. Further, attached...

Does the DEJ program show up as an open case in a backround check

Unfortunately, the case is still open at this time. As you mentioned, the dismissal of the case will occur on April 7, 2012. Until then, the...

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