The court, generally, does not have the ability to dismiss these types of charges. Your description of where this case is at in the proceedings...

I was accused of child abuse with corporal punishment. I was arrested then 3 years later my case was dropped.

You might possibly qualify for a finding of factual innocence pursuant to Penal Code Section 851.8. You must file a motion to obtain this finding....

In California, the CPA Board requires that you disclose those convictions. They then look to see if you've been rehabilitated. Per their website,...

What can i expect at court hearing ?

There are a couple of possibilities as to what could happen on your court date based upon the facts you've written. First, the DA may file charges...

Generally speaking, informal probation terms are pretty standard and provided to you along with your guilty plea. They tend to relate to the...

Is this theft charge valid?

Whether or not your girlfriend passed the register or exited the store could mean the difference between being charged with a petty theft or an...