What are my chances of getting my past charges reduced to a misdemeanor and then having my record expunged??

Unfortunately there is a ton of information that would factor into your chances: info w.r.t. facts of the cases, performance on probation,...

Can you be arrested for illegal vending

I've unfortunately represented several "vendors" selling pirated DVDs out of their car. However, they were not caught as part of a raid, but...

Always have a copy of your court paperwork indicating your conviction was for petty theft as an infraction, NOT a crime. Show that to anyone who...

If im on informal court probation and charges have been droped why are they having a formal revocation hearing

Failure to remain law abiding (even an arrest when the charges are later dismissed or not even filed), technically, is enough to prompt a...

I sent someone to jail but didn't want to press charges. I was told the state was picking it up and I had to testify @ prelimin

You have rights in California as the alleged "victim" of an offense, irrespective of whether or not you desire further prosecution. Google...

If someone files charges for grand theft but that person recieved there money back what can we to do to get the charges dropped

If the District Attorney has already filed charges for Grand Theft, the fact the complaining party has received the money in full should play a...

How do you explain to a potential employer about felony fraud that occurred 5 years ago and still on probation?

Perhaps it would be best to petition the court to terminate your probation favorably, then attempt to expunge your conviction. Each background...

Should I bail husband out of jail or use the $ to pay counsel to see if the DA can be convinced not to file charges?

Each case is different, but his bail may go up, stay the same, or decrease at Thursday's arraignment. The delay to Thursday is because Wednesday is...

In San Diego, in lieu of fines and community service hours.........

I concur with the previous 2 posters. As for custody credits, you should be doing half-time (i.e. 30 actual days for a 60 day sentence), so long...

Can a cop confiscate a non-alcoholic can from you and check for alcohol? Open container ticket

Hopefully you didn't admit to the "cop" you had alcohol in the Red Bull can. Remember, it is their burden to prove! But, even if you did, you can...