My friend was misjudged as shoplifter in a retail store

Your friend bought something with a credit card but used improper communication? A shoplifter is one to takes and carries away merchandise without...

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My friend got a dui for drunk driving and he crashed and hit another car and is an illegal immigrant what could happen ?

Your friend should consult with private counsel. Depending on the circumstances of the accident; if the victim went to the hospital; his BAC level;...

Contrary to popular belief, California does not have an "expungement" statute, but has a "dismissal pursuant to 1203.4," where the case is...

How much substance is needed to test for narcotics?

Did you give consent for the officers to search your purse? If not, there may be a fourth amendment violation, consult with a private attorney....

My son is about to get sentenced for burglary & arson charges his public defender did not advice my son correctly. Can u help?

Contact a local San Diego attorney and request a free consultation. A private attorney can argue for a lower sentence after carefully looking over...

How to wipe your slate clean?

Mr. Changs answer is correct. You cannot. You can seek dismissal relief pursuant to 1203.4, but that merely displays a notion that the case was...

I agree with my colleagues. Fight the ticket, you have nothing to lose. Maybe the officer won't show up for trial.

Does our son plead guilty, or not guilty when going before the judge? Should ask for public defender first?

He's probably eligible for DEJ. I suggest speaking with a public defender or private attorney first before pleading guilty.

Could I still become a lawyer if I got convicted of three traffic violations and went to jail to pay them off?

Yes you can. Just make sure to disclose these convictions on your law school and moral character applications.