Someone put my name is a protected party on a restraining order and I need to know how to get my name off

If this is in the context of a criminal case, you have to go in front of a judge and petition him to modify the restraining order. Some judges are...

You can petition the court under P.C. 1203.4 to convert the conviction into a dismissal. This process is typically referred to as an...

Can you claim self defense after you have shot people in the car and then leave and return and shoot at the gas tank

I find it incredibly hard to believe that the DA's office would take the position that this fact pattern constitutes self defense. There has to be...

What's the best thing for me to do next; unsure if I will go to jail or house arrest; ex wife hasn't filed divorce or custody

To the extent that your question concerns child custody issues, you should repost this question in the family law section. Regarding your DUI,...

If application states have you ever been convicted does the background company only go off of convictions ?

Employers are only allowed to consider convictions, not arrests. If the convictions have been dismissed, employers are not allowed to consider...

No new citations showing in the court, however, I received a notice from DA that complaint has been filed...

Plan on attending on the date indicated in the appearance letter. It takes a few days for the court system to update sometimes, so don't be too...

This is my first Offense and I don't have a bad record however I don't want what happend to be on my recOrd I've been charge for

The District Attorney represents the People of the State of California. In other words, they are the ones trying to prosecute you. It's certainly...

I have a Pre-Trial Question. I would greatly appreciate an honest answer. Thank you

Mr Dane's answer is spot on. Orange County has been aggressively offering DEJ (deferred entry of judgment) dispositions to low level misdemeanors....

Hi! I just got a letter for count 2 on an incident last year, what would happen to me in this case? thanks!!

Something is definitely wrong if the facts are as you state them. Police and prosecuting agencies make mistakes all the time; this may very well...

Can a lawyer help me remove a felony to a mistmenor, or off my record. Terminate probation, and recover all my money ?

An attorney can help you with resect to reducing your felony to a misdemanor, terminating probation, and petitioning for dismissal of charges...