Mr. Finnecy is a braver man than I to attempt to answer this question. I'm sorry to hear you are going through this problem, but I would imagine...

I completely agree with my colleagues. An active warrant is one of the easiest records to pick up on even the simplest of background checks. I know...

Could he get a longer sentence? He did turn himself in.

Mr. Finnecy is absolutely correct. Follow his sound advice.

Can I take care of this myself or do I have to pay for an attorney?

Mr. Finnecy is correct. You criminal records are based in the states the convictions happened in. Right now you are asking California attorneys...

Is NOS an illegal drug?

As my colleagues have correctly stated - yes, possession of NO2/"NOS" for personal consumption is illegal, it is a misdemeanor per PC 381(b). As...

What can I do now? Did I plea guilty when I spoke with the police officer? How can I expunge my charge?

As Mr. Finnecy stated, you've already asked this question and I believe you have provided you the correct answers. There is no easy answer you will...

I had sex with a 24 year old

This is very serious. I realize that it was "consensual" - though until your are 18 you cant legally consent to anything without your parents...

Must the full retainer be paid for a lawyer to file the Motion to Supress or can we just pay the lawyer to file the motion only?

Mr. Hedding is absolutely correct. When an attorney appears in court for a client, they become responsible for the entire case, judges only allow...

What should I do to avoid any of this in my records? Is it bad that I plead guilty of shoplifting in front of the police?

Sorry to hear that happened. We see a lot of these since we practice in San Diego. While its true that it doesn't help your case that you admitted...

Is it a violation of confrontation clause to authenticate photographs by affidavit in criminal case

I agree with my colleagues, since no timely objection was made to preserve the record for appeal, the issue is likely moot now. It also sounds like...