This will not be an automatic bar to getting a liquor license but it will be a factor that the agency will take into consideration when reviewing...

My husband a passager in a car. Gets pulled over and charge him with the possession of drugs not the owner. can they do that?

Yes they can charge him. That is different than if they can convict him. They are proceeding on what's called 'constructive possession'. You...

I'm 19 and been charged with petty theft of lost property I have a clean record never been to court for nothing.

I need more information to be sure but you have an excellent defense to theft of stolen property based upon the above. Is this in San Bernardino...

Can I get a judge to review a closed DUI case to lessen my charges for the California DMV?

No. However, there is an option for out of state residents who live in another state to bypass the California DMV alcohol class requirement...

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PC 496(a) with a FTA

Based on the previous answer and comments, it sounds like there is no SOL issue but there could be a Speedy Trial issue. The FTA hurts but does...

You can file an 851.8 motion for factual innocence but if you entered a plea (even if it was a diversion program) you will not win. The plea,...

If a petition for factual innocence is denied, can I appeal?

Yes, this is a matter that can be appealed.

There is no way to remove this off a driving record. Once it is on there, it stays on there. It is not like a criminal record that can be...

Some Muni Codes are misdemeanors. I am not sure about that code section but check the citation and see what it says. Most tickets are worth...

Is a felony of transportaing over 50 pounds of marijuana a strike in california

No. Read PC1192.7(c) and PC667.5(c). Only those crimes are strikes in California. However, if you have two strikes already, ANY felony counts as...