I was convicted for petty theft but did the court gave me the punishment i deserve?

Contrary to Ms. Bradford's answer, CA does not have an expungement statute although many lawyers use the word. An expungement wipes your record...

If i paid the fine once i recieve a civil demand, i need also to have a court hearing? what is fine of judge if first offender?

You are talking about two different things: the demand letter and the criminal process. Paying the demand letter has no effect on the criminal...

I submitted my brief to 9th Circuit Court on Nov 2010 and my answering brief 5 months ago.How long it takes for merit hearing.

I don't know what your answering brief is; if it is a reply brief then the briefing is done and you are now awaiting a decision which could easily...

I plead guilty to 4 felony's all non violent and served house arrest for 90 days . since then i have had my record expunged .

What right? Your gun rights is what most people want restored. Under federal and CA state law convicted felons may not own or possess a firearm. ...

If night court is offered on a signed ticket but hasn't been offered for over 5 years is that a breach of contract?

You can't mix contract law and criminal law for the most part. It sounds like you have been talking to one of these UCC nuts who believe all law...

So Far Does A Petty Theft Affects To Apply For Deffered Action.. It Was Less Than 110 dls.. First time.. and only.. plz help..

Since you didn't go to jail I agree with my colleagues. However if you commit a petty theft and are sentenced to more than 90 days it is...

Arrested for misdemeanor DUI, just found out that the DA file it as a felony...

Count back 10 years from your most recent arrest. If you find 3 DUI arrests in that period then your new case is also a 4th DUI and a felony.

Single DUI disqualifies Deferred Action? ???

Mr. Thomas is correct. If you are having trouble finding the answer in the link he gave you here it is: "Regardless of the sentence imposed, [a...

Will a single DUI disqualify me for Deferred Action?

First of all, criminal attorneys who tell you they cannot answer immigration questions are shirking their duties under the law. Recent court...

The fact of being a sex registrant in CA does not prevent you from travel or moving to another state or country. Now another state may at some...