I agree with my colleague that the Wet Reckless conviction will appear on a criminal background; however, it is doubtful that a conviction from...

Under California law, an officer is allowed to do what's called an inventory search when impounding a vehicle LAWFULLY. The key is the impound must...

I agree with attorney Lisbette Baltazar that Health and Safety Code 11378 is a straight felony. In order for you to go back to court to get it...

The prosecutor will ultimately determine whether to pursue formal charges against you. If in fact the items stolen totaled $75 and you have no...

It sounds like you were issued a "Notify Letter" informing you of the formal charges being filed against you and when to report to court for...

In california how do I get my felony conviction taken down to a misdemeanor

Under California Penal Code 17b, you can reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor if it's a wobbler meaning it can be charged and punished as...

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

I agree with attorney Lisa Jensen. In an effort to make sure that you are responsibly informed, I want to emphasize the correct law that she...

Prior to seeking an expungement, you need to either obtain an early termination of probation or successfully complete probation. Although the...

Parole can be transferred from one state to another under the Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision (ICAOS). It's up to the sending state which...