I am assuming that you are asking who presents the case first in trial. The prosecution (government) presents their case first, because they have...

Can a misdemeanor not be on my criminal record at all (besides getting it expunged) if I was not arrested and was not in jail?

The only way to take an arrest off of your record is to file a Petition to Seal and Destroy arrest records pursuant to Penal Code section 851.8. ...

Criminal Law

There are certain sex offenses that have mandatory sex registration. False imprisonment is not one of those charges. You or your son should...

Plea deal gone wrong

A judge can correct the plea. The case would have to be calendared and the judge would have to modify the accused's sentence, so that the correct...

Is it possible to expunge a criminal charge or clear criminal record after serving the sentence

Generally, when a person is convicted of a crime, it stays on their criminal record. The only way a person can obtain a new record is if the...