I agree with all of my colleagues that you should show up to your scheduled hearing at which time you will find out whether formal charges have...

Can an innocent person get out of prison after 30yrs in calif,w/ 15 to life

I agree with my colleague to contact the California Innocence Project. Additionally, one can look into whether the county where the conviction...

Since you've met all of your probation conditions and completed more than half of your probation term, then you can submit a petition for early...

Any restitution owed after probation ends will convert to a civil judgment. Generally, you can seek to get the conviction expunged under PC 1203.4...

How can I press charges against the other driver for hit and run?

I agree with my colleagues that you did all you can do at this point which is file a police report. It's up to the prosecuting agency to decide...

Looking to restore my gun rights in Los Angeles CA

I agree with my colleague that you must reduce your felony under PC 17b in order for gun rights to be restored. The court retains jurisdiction to...

Whether it's legal to bring a case against you after 8 years depends on the type of crime or charge. Most crimes have a statute of limitations...

The arrest will appear on your background, and the disposition (final outcome) of the charges will show as "dismissed." Since charges were...

The California Judicial Council approved temporary emergency measures to aid courts during COVID. One of those measures extends the time period...

Essentially, the record is destroyed for most purposes and should not show up on a criminal background. However, it does not entirely cease to...