What does motion to vatced is granted and defendant sentence and no contest ple is vatcted and dismissed mean

Likely refers to a dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4, commonly referred to as an "expungement."

California Attorney Disbarment

Any conviction will be reported to the State Bar by the Court if the Court is aware you are an attorney. I recently had this come up where the...

Must i answer yes to a misdemeanor if it is due to a DUi? on an application?

Absolutely! Unless the conviction was set aside and charges dismissed pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4 ("expungement"). DUI...

In 2003 I was given a written ticket for petty theft and never went to court.

I'd assume there has been a warrant out for your arrest since 2003. At this point in time you would need to appear in court, recall the warrant,...

Why did the Ca. DMV re-suspend my license after pleading no contest in court. I already served the suspension...

Because the DMV Administrative Per Se suspension and the suspension because of your DUI conviction in court are two separate things. Your...

If I visit a California prison inmate, is my name kept confidential or can anyone find out if I have been visiting?

I highly doubt any background check will show that your brother is in prison. If that matters to any prospective employer, I am not very sure you...

violations of probation require a substantially lower burden of proof than what is required for a criminal conviction. One can be violated on...

Would the case be dismissed if the victim of a kidnap robbery case fails to appear to the preliminary hearing?

A qualified law enforcement official can testify based on the statements of the alleged victim through Proposition 115 at a preliminary hearing. ...

How much time can i get for my first dui

if the DUI involves injury to another person it may be charged as a felony and you could be facing up to 3 years in prison. If the injury to the...

I got a 488 PC Petty Theft citation.

Do not make any further statements admitting guilt and consult with an experienced local criminal defense attorney. There should be a date on...