My friend has a warrant for her arrest from 2007

Doing nothing to address the outstanding warrant is doing nothing to protect against her getting arrested without warning and leaving her small...

Why not attempt to seal/destroy your arrest record per PC 851.91?

NOT a good idea for a number of reasons, particularly since it does not appear a prosecutor is involved in these "promises". He should retain...

California: Do I still have gun rights for deferred Judgement?

Depends on the exact terms of what went down in the other state and possibly the elements of whatever offense, if any, you pled guilty to. ...

Does a new felony has to be a violent or serious crime to use my prior strikes against me?

The current felony needs not be serious or violent in order for your strike prior to come back to haunt you and result in a mandatory state prison...

How can I stop a blackmailer

Please stop making potential admissions to a crime on public forums such as avvo. Start reaching out to a few quality, locally experienced,...

What do I do if I was handed a citation for minor in possession of alcohol and I am not a US citizen ?

You should hire a quality, locally experienced, criminal defense law firm to handle this matter so you can return to your native country with the...

How do I get my son a lawyer for his charges

You conduct research (avvo is a good start), reach out to a few reputable, locally experienced criminal defense law firms, and find a way to hire a...

I blew a .12 can i get it turned in a dwi instead of a dui?

Assuming you are referring to getting a Wet Reckless as a lesser related offense of the DUI. The .12 BAC is a little higher than usual for a Wet...

I have had a warrant out for 2 years and a cop pulls me over and books me for a crime i didnt do?

Don't be so eager to plead guilty to anything....particularly if you "never did it." Focus your energy on retaining the best, locally experienced,...