Most major stores use a collection agency to churn out those collection letters, and there's been several articles indicating they never actually...

The court has no record of the ticket; what do I do?

I would run a live-scan DOJ criminal history to determine whether it shows on your record; it should since you pled to it. The conviction should...

Will the sheriffs come after me if I left the state im on probation in without permission?

If you are on formal probation, and leave without permission, you technically are in violation of probation. If you have performed all affirmative...

Public Defender waived away the right to an arraignment, to be read the charges, to see the complaint, to a preliminary hearing.

It sounds like someone is confused. The terminology your using doesn't quite make sense as it relates to California criminal procedure. If you...

Would getting a 11357 (B) H&S infraction make me inadmissible?

I agree with the reccomendation to consult an immigration attorney. Generally an infraction is not useable against you, but immigration has...

What would a doj rap sheet show? Charge? Arrest?

Usually a DOJ rap sheet will show all arrests, whether they result in convictions or not. This "should not" be accessible to anyone other than...

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Do I need to mention my dismissed first offender offense?

Each state has different applicable laws regarding the method in which cases are dismissed. In California, if your conviction was "expunged"...

What will happen

Shoplifting is a misdemeanor offense. If you are under 18, the loss prevention officer may have exercised discretion to release you without...

Probation: Convicted real estate fraudster practicing real estate without a license. Can probation be revoked?

If this person was federally convicted of fraud relating to real estate, you can almost be certain he is on federal probation with condition that...

Can i recieve my driving record from Illinois State to my friend's house in California that I'm staying with while i traveling ?

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. You should never have to provide the court with a copy of your driving record (that would violate your...