Arrest in California- charges dropped. Employment background check question.

First there is no 7 year rule on arrest records; they stay there until you get them removed which is hard to do. The name change won't matter...

What is exactly probable cause for arrest and when is an officer in violation of his duties in regards to that?

I can not think of any reason why a cop would arrest you for crossing on a green light in the cross walk. Neither can I imagine their beating you...

Traffic court, legal status and an international drivers license.

Contrary to popular belief, an international driver's license is valid only when accompanied by the DL from the originating country while...

Expunging my felony.

If an AZ lawyer can not help you with an AZ offense what do you think a CA lawyer, who does not know AZ law, can do???

This is not to criticize Mr. Marshall's answer which states a common defense response to a DUI charge. On the other hand there are many experts,...

Do I have any recourse from this very serious crime?

I don't know what you can do about a job you lost 5 years ago. I do think it is worth saying that some professionals who claim to maintain...

Why is my driver's license still under suspension?

Many people do not understand that the DMV proceeding and the criminal proceedings are two separate parallel procedures. Had you taken the court...

Can a minor be questioned by FBI about counterfeit money without parent or a attorney present and three weeks later be arrested?

The police do not need parental permission to interrogate a minor. On the other hand the minor has a right to remain silent and can demand an...

Will my Suspended sentence to prison be terminated when I get off Probation?

Well at the end of you probation you haven't served your suspended sentence but it is no longer hanging over your head. As probation ends the...

It sounds like Jill was the target in a buy/bust operation. The only criterion for arrest is that the police have probable cause to believe she...