Sealed records

The Government Code sets for a time period for the retnetion of various records in the files of the court. GC Section 68152 set out the time...

2nd degree murder,can it be changed to manslaughter.

We answered this question previously regaring the filing of a notice of appeal and the possibility of the appointment of OSPD, CAP or a CAP panel...

What will happen In court?

Absolutely contact a criminal defense lawyer. You are doing the right thing to want to get back on calendar and ask the judge to reinstate your...

If one who is under a Federal restitution order, conceals assets and wages, what are the potential penalties.?

You can be prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. 1001, among other things, if you have made false statements to a federal official. It is extremely important...

Can i keep my permit

You are a juvenile and may be facing a possible Petition under 602 for a misdemeanor driving without a valid license. If that is the case, you...

Parole Officers are generally pretty busy but, since you are the mother of the parolee's daughter, the parole officer will probably talk with you. ...

I am due to complete my probation term in two months from another county. I have outstanding probation fines of over $4000.00.

To add to the last answer -- it is not clear what you mean by probation fines. Since you had your supervision transferred, you are probably on...

Who decides to file a probation violation? DA or PO?

Okay, this is the third psot from the same area regarding the same subject -- this time for a friend who is on three years probation instead of...

If you are on felony probation (not mentioned the last time you posted) you definitely need to hire a lawyer. It sounds like you are in the bank...

My brother was convicted to 2nd Degree Murder, because the District Attorney convinced my family to lie in court.

If your brother wants to appeal, he should immediately contact his trial lawyer and demand that the notice of appeal be filed. The lawyer should...