I was under age when i got arrested for a petty theft. When applaying to obamas law deffered should i put yes as a misdemeanor?

I believe that this question is better answered by an immigration attorney, rather than a criminal defense attorney (unless the defense attorney...

How long should I wait before getting my felony conviction expunged?

You're not eligible for expungement, as you've been sentenced to a prison commitment. You may pursue a Certificate of Rehabilitation and/or a...

Your case is likely to be handled informally by the juvenile probation unit. If so, they will contact you before your date to appear (assuming you...

If Proposition 36 passes, what will the inmates need to do in order to be considered for release?

The inmate will file a petition to recall his sentence under Penal Code 1170.126. I have no doubt that forms will be made available to inmates at...

I am a victim of domestic violance and was servered a subpoenaed in this matter do i have the right to not testify.

You can be compelled to testify. However, you (probably) cannot be jailed for refusing to testify once called. That said, I would recommend...

My 21 year old daughter was just arrested for Carjacking PC 215(A) Robbery PC 211 and something about street gangs PC 186.22(A)

Under no circumstances should you think that this is a trivial situation or a potential life lesson opportunity. In California, an accomplice...

I stayed with my girl friend's house for a few day's, she soled my circular saw. worth 350.00. Can i file a police report?

Of course. Theft is theft. The police and/or DA may or may not choose to pursue the case, but you can certainly report it. If you'd like to take...

Im guilty as an infraction for a petty theft convition with a fine ,

You can apply for an expungement one year after the date of your plea. Aside from that, there's not much you can do to remove the arrest and...

Once all lawyers are able to go to trail, how long will the judge give them to prepare for it?

I'm very sorry for the delay that you have had to endure. The criminal justice system in this state can be slow at times. Sometimes these delays...

I was pulled over for arrest warrent faliure to appear and driving w no license. cop said he was going to let me go but impound

Quite frankly, the time to contest the search was prior to your plea. That ship has sailed. If the officer was going to impound your car, and...