I was just arrested/ given a citation for 484(A) THEFT and 490.1 MERCHANT at Wal-Mart. How can I get a dismissal of some kind?

Get an attorney. Only talk to your attorney about your case. Do not post about it on the Internet where anyone including the prosecutor can read...

On probation for Felony DUI. Can I terminate or move probation to Nevada?

You can either have your probation terminated early, or you can apply for a transfer of probation to a different state under the Interstate Compact...

Can a person be tazed and arrested for resisting arrest

No, you don't have to be arrested first in order to violate Penal Code section 148. Penal Code section 148 involves willfully resisting, delaying,...

A Livescan will request your complete criminal record from the California Department of Justice and the FBI. That means everything since you were...

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Assuming that your conviction is one of those felonies that can be reduced to a misdemeanor--not all felonies can be reduced to a...

Expect a lot of hurrying up and waiting, but that's just how court is a lot of times. Not much you can do about that. In any case, this isn't...

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I would recommend consulting with a local attorney, experienced in firearms law. Only in an in-person consultation with an attorney can someone...

This isn't really a criminal law question, so the attorneys who are seeing this probably aren't going to be able to help you. This is really an...

How do I go about getting my civil rights restored?

Since you were convicted of a federal crime, pretty much to serve on a jury in California or federal court, you would need a pardon from the...

It is likely that you will have problems in getting your notary commission. California Government Code 8214.1 says: "The Secretary of State may...