" i have been convicted of welfare fraud it originally was a felony and then was dropped to a misdemeanor

Only those on felony probation or parole may not serve on jury duty (or vote). Sorry - you're just going to have to go down to the courthouse and...

Need legal advice for my friend who is incarcerated out of state and wants to see if he is eligible for early release

Mr. Kaman is correct (as usual). Why don't you try to re-post this question in the area devoted to criminal defense questions for the state in...

How does one fight a probation officer saying that you threatened her when you in fact did not?

In addition to Ms. McCall's advice, please tell your daughter that she should stop discussing this with anyone. Not at work, not around the dinner...

Is it possible to get traffic photos or Bank camera photos to support a traffic stop case?

You can subpoena outside surveillance photos from any businesses who have cameras on the intersection or street down which you were traveling. I'm...

What can happen if you have a parole violation warrant and leave the state? Will it become another charge?

First of all, those warrants never go away. Even if the parolee starts a new crime-free life as a saint in another state, the warrant will always...

If a judgment is issued in Egypt against someone who is now a US resident would the Egyptians be able to extradite the resident?

I am changing the practice area to "international law" for you. Ms. Arrache is correct: this requires an attorney who knows about the US-Egypt...

Inmate at Folsom State Prison is being harassed by certain Correctional Officers , how should this be approached ?

It sounds like he is doing everything he can. The intervention of a lawyer will probably have little or no impact: CDCR is not beholden to the...

Can they legally arrest my family on a search warrant specifically looking for drugs or anything directly related to my son?

Addicts in possession of weapons? Oh now that takes that cake. Understand something: police get their special funding (from federal 'safe...

What are the consequences of not going to court for a truancy ticket and not paying it?

Check with the clerk of the court to see the status of the ticket. If the ticket has gone to collections, and you have gotten notices from a...

What can you do if your in custody in one county & ur release date is after ur court date in another county?

If he is in custody when the warrant goes out, and his failure to appear is due to being in custody, the warrant will be lifted with no trouble...

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