This is definitely a big deal. You will be charged with a misdemeanor, which could hurt your future job/school prospects. You need to speak with...

Misdemeanor or felony

There is a two year time limit for destroying arrest records. You must petition the court within two years of the arrest date. However, the court...

I am considering having my son’s Juvenile Arrest Records Sealed. I read this on the web.

If the juvenile record is sealed, then it is as if it never occurred. The records are destroyed. Some juvenile charges cannot get sealed. These...

What does it mean when a police officer doesn't return your license ?

Are you quite certain that the officer didn't give you any paperwork? You need to contact an attorney and schedule a DMV hearing ASAP. You only...

Question about after sentencing has been done?

Realistically, it is very difficult to withdraw a plea. You would have to show ineffective assistance of counsel, outside influence, or a few...

Drug diversion program

PC 1000 is a statute that allows a person to plead guilty to a simple possession charge, so long as they have no priors. Upon successful...

Good call on hiring an attorney already. You need to be asking him or her these questions. That is what you paid for. The case will go by the...

What will most likely happen once he is sent to ICE.?

You need to contact an immigration attorney immediately! He has a chance at fighting removal if he has no other offenses.

My fiance got sentenced to 365days county time,he's been in there since 6/19/2012 it was a nonvolient crime.How long will he do?

As the other attorneys stated, it is hard to answer this question, as there is no definitive answer. It's a good time to be a nonviolent offender...

Felony DUIs are handled very seriously in California. You need to be concerned with not going to prison rather than getting your license back. As...