Prop 47, if a person incarcerated has charges that qualify for resentencing. Is his trial attrny obligated to file per request?

No the "trial attorney" is not obligated to file the petition. The "asker" should contact the Public Defender's Office and confirm they are...

PC487(c) does not appear to be affected by Prop 47. Sorry.

I am currently incarcerated. What type of petition must I submit to the courts if my case qualifies under prop 47? Habeus?

Start by contacting the attorney who initially represented you. Here in San Diego I believe the Public Defender's Office is dealing with all...

Can I legally say no to private sector employers when asked if I have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?

Assuming you actually went back to court after your probation period ended and had your PC1203.4 dismissal motion granted then you do not have to...

Should I seek an attorney for a first time shoplifting citation?

Give yourself and your case the best chance of success by retaining locally experienced criminal defense counsel ASAP....even it means telling your...

What are my best option? (Traffic & DUI related)

Retain the best, experienced, criminal defense attorney you can afford who may be able to handle all these matters without you having to personally...

Parking Ticket.My disabled parking placard was expired. I am permanently disabled but my doctor issues me 6month placards.

Yes there is. Give yourself the best chance by retaining a quality, experienced, criminal defense attorney.

What defense is there against a person arrestd with almst 1lb of whit pwdr n 1lb of whit ( but its usually "black")?

Ask the court to continue the arraignment 2 weeks to retain quality, locally experienced, criminal defense counsel.

Hi, I have a warrant for my arrest due to "Failure to comply" for a Trespassing charge that that apparently happened 3 years ago

Better move is to retain a quality, locally experienced, criminal defense attorney to look into this first.

Work Furlough Adds Time My Release Date!!

Nobody went "over the judges head". You were sentenced to 1 year custody. That usually means just under 5 months of actual jail time or...