Is there a specific motion that needs to be filed for the court to consider whether to grant someone the Prop 47 benefits of

It requires the filing of a petition and proof of service. The petition can be found online, court clerks office, or public defenders office....

I was arrested for Taking Phariphanela on Sheriff grounds (NCCF).

You will be facing jail time for new offense plus a probation violation in another (or two) of your other cases. Contact an attorney to discuss the...

Shouldnt my dui case been dismissed?

No, the DMV and courts are different. Talk to your lawyer about filing a motion to suppress evidence alleging a bad stop. If the officer lied under...

I am the victim

Contact law enforcement or the detective on the case.

They could be the same or entirely different. An expunge in CA is correctly referred to as a dismissal pursuant to PC 1203.4, where the court...

Criminal Record Sealed?

Unfortunately no you cannot. Anyone convicted of an offense, regardless of it being "expunged" is ineligible to seal their record.

Is there any way in California to get some 10 year old misdemeanor convictions "sealed"? This charge would be 647(b).

Unfortunately, someone who has been convicted of a crime is not eligible to "seal" their record. The remedy available is to dismiss it pursuant to...

Being charged with felony dui with injury. if victim is a no show in prelim, will the charge be dropped? blew .06; dui probation

Possibly, but unlikely. If the victim gave statements to a police officer, the police officer can testify on what the victim said for purposes of...

There is no guarantee but it is possible. Consult with an attorney as soon as you can. Best of luck.

Contact a lawyer immediately. Do not make any statement to the Feds. Usually they already have the evidence they need, just fishing for your...