Under California law, employers can ask about conviction and pending cases. It sounds as though yours is still pending. If it is going to be...

If you're not willing to go the extra step roc court and have a hearing to get this officially sealed & destroyed, don't bother. The police won't...

I was convicted of Felony Posession for Sale. I didn't do any time. Can I get this removed from my record?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

Your question illustrates why you absolutely need an attorney. If you do not have one, do not delay – get one immediately. On any felony case, you...

Starting punishment or jail time

A year sounds like way too long. There can be a delay while in person applies for house arrest or a date to surrender is arranged. It usually is...

If it has already been filed as a felony, you will have to appear in court. Technically, you cannot civilly compromise a felony under 1377 of the...

Got caught providing alcohol to underaged friend at theme park by security guards last night. Will I be mailed a citation?

It's possible they submit this to the Anaheim city attorney for prosecution & they send you a letter.... Or you may have dodged a bullet....

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Multiple questions regarding civil demands, criminal charges, and expungement for a misdemeanor theft.

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

How can i find an attorney issue record? I need to find an attorney's case history.

There's no database with win/loss records. If you know of a particular case, you can pull the court file to see what the case was about and the...

Once a case has been dismiss & the Felony has been drop 2 a Misdemeanor, can u have that Misdemeanor removed from record?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...