Will this stay on my record after I turn 18?

If you are 17 what my colleague said is inapplicable. This matter will be handled through probation and/or juvenile court. When you are 18 you...

My son was charged with armed robbery. The supposed victim lied in court. Why weren't the charges dropped?

Who knows? Was it clear to everyone (judge, prosecutor, jury) that the victim lied? Was there other evidence that would support a conviction? ...

Can you get 211 sponged off your record ?

Mr. Jared is correct but in addition a 1203.4 dismissal will NOT remove the conviction from your record.

HABEAS CORPUS, HOW DO I GO ABOUT REQUESTING ONE?

By the time you file the writ he'll be out. Under realignment flash incarceration is limited to 10 days. The other responses show a complete...

2 expunged petty thefts and expunged drug convictions and the FDIC section 19

So-called expungement in CA does not remove the conviction from your record, although it adds a note that the conviction was dismissed. I image...

Nephew serving 20 year sentence for carjacking. If he got a lawyer what are the possibilities for early release.

When was he sentenced? If in a state court he has 60 days to file an appeal. If he didn't he's out of luck. In federal court he has 30 days. If...

I'm being charged with possession, sales and having a stolen firearm loaded.what are my options? What can I face?

Possessing an ounce of meth would get you into drug court or Prop 36 IF you didn't have the stolen shotgun charge. You need a lawyer to help you...

What can I do to avoid jail time

You can quit listening to out of state attorneys and get one in your county in CA. There are many on Avvo that serve towns near your area.

How long do you do time if given 2 years in county jail. Arrested on December 4th, 2012 under penal code 4019.

If you qualify under PC 4019 you do half-time or one year.

The standard in all criminal cases is beyond a reasonable doubt; your prosecutor was either misunderstood or a little off the mark.