That's the beauty of your 851.8 petition (and congratulations by the way) - it seals and eventually destroys the record if arrest. You've verified...

The arraignment itself, assuming it is a regular case without bail issues, probation violations, etc lasts just a few minutes in front of the...

How long is he going to stay in jail for if he had a vandalism warrant?

The warrant just gets him in custody so he has to face the judge or post bail. How long he might have to serve depends on the facts, his record...

What are the consquenseces for a minor sending nude pics?

Yes, he could be charged with distributing sexual material to a minor as well as annoying ornmolesting a child - either of which could get him...

He's, he could be charged with distributing sexual material to a minor as well as annoying ornmolesting a child - either of which could get him...

This question is for a prosecutor not for a defense attorney I am advocating on behalf of my 6 yr old daughter who was molested

I have yet to see a prosecutor answer a question on this site. If you have questions about the resolution of the case involving your daughter, you...

DA filed five felonies lewd acts with a child and copulation with a minor under 14 yrs, judge said guilty DA did not prosecute

I don't understand your question. Apparently, the DA did prosecute. I don't know what transcript you're reading from. If it is from the preliminary...

Can someone advise me please

You don't have a record since your case was dismissed. It will still show up, but it is not a conviction that you have to disclose to employers...

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Someone purchased goods at my clothing store with a credit card than called their credit card company to cancel it.

This was posted in criminal defense. I'll reclassify it so it will be seen by business/civil attorneys.

Do I get to see a public defender before my hearing?

If the public defender represented you for the underlying case - contact them ASAP. If not, they will see you once appointed by the court. Take...