Looking for an appellate attorney who is specialized in criminal cases and can appeal for a felony. Judgment date was 5 yrs ago

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Fingerprinting for employment

How was the case dismissed? Was it done after probation was completed under Penal Code section 1203.4? If so, be aware that a fingerprint check...

I was convicted back in 1992 of 2nd degree robbery. Can I get the conviction reduced under proposition 47?

No, Prop 47 will not reduce a 2nd-degree robbery to a misdemeanor. Prop 47 affected some theft and simple drug possession offenses.

The word is "expunge." Expungement and reduction to misdemeanor are two different things. Expungement is what most people call a dismissal under...

Does prop 47 apply to someone previously convicted of second degree robbery?

Maybe. I would consult with the public defender's office in the county in which the person was convicted. Many public defender's offices are...

66% of two years is a bit under 1 years, 4 months. However, I suspect your friend already has some custody credits, so it could be less.

An expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 does not erase or seal a conviction record. It will show up on a livescan. However, there will be a...

What would most likely happen with the charge 496(A)?

The best way of going about your situation would be to talk to your attorney, whether that be one you hire or one that was appointed for you by the...

California does not have reciprocity with any other state. Passing the California bar only permits you to practice law in California.

Under cc 170.6 a party can exercise a peremptory challenge to have their matter heard before another judge without any reason?

Judge can be challenged for cause under CCP 170.1. There is no limit to the number of challenges under CCP 170.1. Judge can also be challenged...