This is not a very often used Penal Code Section. It is akin to trespassing and I do not believe that the consequences would be very...

How long of a notice in advance will I get when District Attorney presses charges and I have to appear in court?

They typically give you about 30 days notice when they cite you in via mail. However, many times they simply issue a warrant for your arrest. You...

How can i clean my criminal record?

It appears the only realistic chance you have is to hire an attorney that can contact the DOJ and inform them that your brother's prints inproperly...

My son, 8 yrs ago, forgot to pay for 5.00 gas, drove off, and was arrested before he could go back...how to get off record?

I would go down to the court and set up an appointment with a public defender there. They may have some insite into whether the matter expunged,...

How do I access my criminal record if I was accused of shoplifting, and I believe this may be my second offense?

See if the Superior Court in your jurisdiction has a website. In Los Angeles it is lasuperiorcourt.org. You can also go to the court that you...

Im 17 n turning 18 in 3 months. im pregnant by my 23 yr old boyfriend. what are my options???

Your parents love you and will do whatever they can to help you. You are definitely going to need their love and support to raise your child. You...

"Friends" took my car to steal beer.

At this point, the safest route is to hire an attorney to contact the law enforcement agency that is responsible for the jurisdiction the store is...

I pleaded guilty to a 484

If you were arrested for the crime (finger printed and photo taken etc) then it will show as an arrest for a Penal Code Section 484. If you were...

I have court for petty theft it is my first offence i dont know wat to do or expect.

On a first offense, there is typically no jail time asked for by the prosecutor. The amount of the theft will be a huge factor in how the case is...

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Can I write the Los Angeles DA to drop 2 warrants I have that are 10yrs old?

The form you are talking about is only applicable if you are serving a sentence in state prison and have pending warrants. Since you are not in...