Court order release from custody

Possession of a firearm can be a felony offense in California for different reasons. For example, possession of any firearm by a convicted felon,...

You should attempt to confirm with the court clerk’s office that they have sent notice that your felony convictions were ordered reduced to...

My daughter-in-law was pulled over and it was a baton in back of her car, they arrested her charge her with FELONY and charging?

Even though your daughter was booked on a felony charge, the District Attorney has the option of charging unlawful possession of a baton in...

The NCIC database should be updated but my experience is that a person's NCIC record and California RAP sheet are not always correct and for many...

Can I be able to own a firearm again after being convicted of a felony?

Assuming you were convicted in the Superior Court of the State of California, rather than in the United States District Court, you should consider...

Car insurance

California (see California Vehicle Code sections 17150 and 17151) imposes what is referred to as “vicarious liability” meaning that if you allowed...

Passenger arrested during my dui.

There are three elements to this offense. In addition to proving that your girlfriend was: 1. Willfully under the influence (as opposed to being...

Failed to complete community service, now in jail what should I expect? as I have a 180 day sentence?

This depends upon many factors. For example: The crime you were convicted of; Whether you completed any of your community service and, if so, how...

I filed a petition for dismissal form 1203.4, am I required to show up in court for the hearing?

You can ask the criminal clerk’s office in the court where you were convicted whether a hearing will be held or if your Penal Code section 1203.4...

Although this is a “straight” felony (i.e. after probation, it cannot be ordered reduced to a misdemeanor by a judge), you can seek a pardon from...