Why USCIS even ask applicants to mention expunged criminal cases?

California does not have a true "expungement" resulting in it being erased from your record. Rather, a California "expungement" changes the result...

Without knowing why you are on probation with a probation officer, it is hard to say. Review the terms of your probation order and fully comply...

Is there any way to avoid jail time for my first offense with credit card theft it was 185$?

Is it possible? Sure. How likely is it? No one can tell you with limited information over the internet. The best thing you can do is speak with...

My boyfriend was on parole ended up absconding and while he was on the run in California picked a possession charge in Nevada ?

It will depend on a lot of factors. The best thing you can do to help is contact the lawyer who handled the CA case as soon as possible to allow...

If eligible, you could run for public office. You could also try the local level by attending a City Council meeting. Or try the state level by...

How serious is a HS11173(a)?

Doesn't common sense tell you 13 felony charges is a pretty serious situation? Retain an attorney, do not make any statements to anyone but an...

I had a lit cigarette but was about to put it out and a trolley cop walk up to me and issued me a ticket.

You need to figure out where the ticket originated and go in person to that court in order to clear up any warrant. On occasion, failures to appear...

No one will be able to tell you why you have a warrant except an attorney looking at your physical court file. You have a warrant and I understand...

I agree that a PC243(e)(1) charge would have a 1-year statute of limitations. However, given the City is saying the time period is 3 years, they...

You should not be discussing this case with anyone from the prosecutor's office without having an attorney present. You may very well talk...