What is the penalty for an open container for someone 21+ and what happens if I contest it?

Since you were not a passenger or driver at the time, the only statute that applies to you is B&PC § 25620(a) which makes walking around with an...

Will I get custody in county of Santa Clara if I voluntary surrender

It is impossible to say whether or not you'll be taken into custody. It depends to a great degree on your past record and the new underlying...

I was arrested for a dui, i have psychological disorders and there was no rn or psych evaluation at the station

Panic attacks and psychological problems will not keep you out of jail if you are accused of a crime. If they would the jails would be empty as...

Petty theft, first offense. How do i ask the judge for dissmisal of charges so that it will not show up on my record?

Don't try to handle this matter yourself even if the amount seems small. A petty theft conviction can have a long term effect on your chances for...

Is charging a minor with leud acts upon a child legal?

Yes it is legal to charge a 16 year old with lewd acts committed upon a child, especially if that child was 10 or younger.

Will my criminal record be revealed during my jury trial?

No, the book is not evidence. However if you take the stand in the present case your lawyer may question you about your previous case assuming it...

What are Sequential Numbers for?

I assume the sequential number you refer to is blood alcohol content or BAC. In CA it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher; in addition...

What are the legal consequences for minor assault and theft in CA?

Fracturing two ribs is not a minor assault: it is at least assault with the intent to create great bodily injury and maybe worse. The boy is...

Labor Code 432.7 prohibits an employer for asking about arrests that did not result in convictions. Your conviction was dismissed under 1203.4...

Can the u.s. consulate take away my Passport while I am over seas?

A seriously worn or damaged passport is no longer a valid travel document. However if tit was seized the Embassy has to supply you with the...