Is there a statute of limitations on asking for an expungement of a criminal record in California?

There is no time limit, and you are correct that it may be best to get the conviction reduced to a misdemeanor, (by filing a 17(b) motion), and...

Is there a court order in place defining the terms of custody? if so, does that order specify drop off and pick-up locations? If he has made...

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I want to know how I should proceed about a sexual molestation my 9-year old son was a victim during a summer camp in CA

Immediately contact the police. You will probably need to contact the police department where the alleged incident took place, but if that requires...

Are stipulations/court orders still valid upon my request of dismissal (as petitioner) of the Child Custody case?

From the information you posted it is very difficult to answer your questions. An attorney would have to review the documents, especially the "half...

I want to convert fines I have into jail time is this possible and if so how much time will I do for around $2,000

Get your case on the court calendar and speak to the judge. Explain why you cannot afford the fines at this time, and typically a reasonable...

Is it legal to be arrested for robbery then 4 days later while in jail a complaint was filed?

Yes, and in fact four days after the arrest may be very quick. The District Attorney has up to one year to file a misdemeanor complaint, and up to...

The short answer is probably yes. Arrests stay with your record even is the case was dismissed. Government agencies and licensing entities, (such...

I got pregnant at 15, the father was 22. This was 17 years ago. Can i still press charges for statutory rape?

I agree with my colleagues in that the statute of limitations has passed. Also please understand that individuals cannot "press charges." Whether...

A young lady I recently met , was caught smuggling drugs into a orange county jail , she was caught passing about a ounce of

Your posting is a bit confusing. You stated that she and her boyfriend had a plan to sneak drugs to another inmate and that she was caught on...

Should I get a family lawyer?

The absolute first thing is to make sure the baby is protected. You did not say whether there is a visitation order, or any other decree ordered by...