How can I get my arrest record out of the system. Never charged, files are destroyed.

Attempts to seal, and ultimately destroy, arrest records are governed by Penal Code section 851.8. There is generally a 2 year time limit to file...

Hire a locally experienced criminal defense attorney to assist. Trial by declaration may be the preferred route to go, but be prepared to post...

You will likely need to personally appear in Orange County, preferably with a quality (locally experienced) criminal defense attorney by your side....

When the DMV is computing points for license suspensions does it use points from citations for which traffic school was attended

They should not, as the whole purpose of traffic school is to avoid the point going on your license.

I have a witness coming in to court to talk about how he saw my ex try to set me up to look like I was violating a court order.

Call the District Attorney's Office and file a complaint. It will be up to the prosecutor what, if any, charges are filed.

Assuming there is a court to go before, do it....and ask that your vehicle be released and that you work off the fines and fees through volunteer...

Misdemeanor petty theft JC Penney. - San Diego

almost equally as foolish as stealing was when you went to speak to the police without an attorney. You can continue to do this your way and make...

Can i appeal a ticket for disorderly conduct?

First try and avoid the conviction, then worry about appealing the ticket if convicted. Hire a quality, locally experienced, criminal defense...

In California should I take or refuse field sobriety tests and PAS if stopped? Am I likely to be arrested if under .05 BAC?

How about not getting pulled over with .05 or higher BAC to begin with. If it's too late or too unrealistic to ask that, you can still be...

Can someone who is above .05 BAC and sleeping in the car, keys not in ignition, be arrested or charged with DUI?

It appears this "person" has already been charged, so you know the answer to that question. Any and all surrounding facts about the case will...