Generally speaking, a felony reduced to a misdemeanor under PC 17b will allow gun rights to be restored. However, you should be aware that while a...

Yes, PC 236 / 237 (False Imprisonment) is a wobbler as it can be charged and punished as either a misdemeanor or felony. Granting a felony...

There could be an issue of your brother violating probation for failure to complete the rehabilitation, depending on the probation terms and...

I agree with Mr. Moseley and would only add that an officer may also impound a vehicle at the arrest scene in order to provide "reasonable...

You can retain an attorney who can have your matter placed on calendar, appear for you and have the warrant recalled and quashed. Depending on the...

I agree with my colleagues that there is an exception where an officer is allowed to conduct an inventory search when impounding a vehicle...

Probation or parole can be transferred from one state to another under the Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision (ICAOS) if you were convicted...

Criminal records do not go away after a certain amount of time and are maintained indefinitely. While criminal convictions older than 7 years may...

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My colleagues have provided you with great advice. I would only add that under PC 594, vandalism where the damage is $400 or greater can be charged...

I agree with my colleague that it is unlikely that you will serve jail time if this is your first offense. The judge can sentence you to summary...