What's the difference between 'Arrest' and 'Detention'? How should I answer the question of "Have you been arrested before"?

The certificate given you by the police entitles you to say you were never arrested (assuming you have no other criminal history).

There is no expungement in CA. Sounds like you had a PC 17b reduction and a PC 1203.4 dismissal. Neither is an expungement. If you are lead...

Is there a form I should send my brother to have his case reviewed and hopefully released early?

What would be the basis for releasing your brother early? You state none and I do not know of any such form. Some people think that Prop 57 is...

I stole from work and I need help!

"They" can't press charges--all they can do is report the incident to the police. As that hasn't yet been done they are probably happy to get...

Does the court have enough evidence to send me to prison

You've already asked this question. Consult an Ohio attorney for the best answer.

If the hospital took your blood to determine the cause of what seems to be a medical emergency you probably have no basis to challenge the search. ...

Is it possible to fight an added restitution fine on probation?

You need to talk to a Texas attorney about restitution. Usually the amount is fixed at sentencing or shortly thereafter and wouldn't change...

What do I do when a convicted felon being charged with a gun and ammo that was under my hood that I had no knowledge of?

If you have limited resources it's stupid to spend your money on bail and then have nothing for an attorney. I don't know anything about Banning...

How does OC probation test for alcohol? How far back does it detect alcohol??

It doesn't sound like you need a drink frankly. Why not use this occasion to dry out for a few months?

It's not worth the risk to return to Macy's even if you use one you haven't been arrested in.