I left something out... I'm assuming your blood results will come back fairly close to the .16 level. They usually do. Obviously, however, your...

Got caught for petty theft.....

In the short term, you need to speak with a public defender at arraignment. (I'm assuming from the question that you cannot afford to retain an...

If there were truly "no mistakes" by law enforcement in any aspect of this case (a fact that is virtually impossible to tell without criminal law...

Judges are not permitted to "punish" a defendant for exercising his or her right to trial. On the other hand, the law allows judges to increase...

You can absolutely file an appeal under these circumstances, provided you file a notice of appeal within 60 days of judgment for a felony, and...

I was convicted of felony embezzlement and i want to know what i need to do to get it expunged

If you have completed probation without violating its terms, you are entitled to expungement pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. You can look...

I concur with what Ms. Gotekunst told you. If you are referring to yourself as the "third party" in the case, then yes - California case law does...

If your case has been filed, or you have been cited to appear, speak with a criminal defense attorney immediately. I would strongly advise you not...

I was charged with a felony the charge was battery. I got six months in county jail I did four this was back in 1979.

This looks to me like it was actually 21 years ago. There is a very good chance it would show up on your record. Have you ever sought to expunge...

In a DV case a petition of habeas corpus?

The most important fact you have left out is whether your husband pled guilty, or whether he was convicted at trial. If he pled guilty, his...