I was cited as petty theft 484(a) 488. It is the first time, and I am an international student.. I need help.

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor theft charge you will have problems renewing your visa. Your best solution is to get it dropped to an...

The following states have enacted three strike laws: In 1974: Texas In 1993: Washington In 1994: California, Colorado,...

You will probably qualify for drug court or diversion but a collateral consequence is that your driver's license will be suspended.

See the other answers. I think what's confusing you is that a dismissal by the Court has no effect on the DMV's record keeping related to your...

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Can a person be convicted if dna results show minimal traces of dna of a male defendant but majority of a females DNA

You don't say convicted of what which limits my answer. However as an exercise of common sense if the DNA tests were done correctly even a small...

How do i go about re-opening a sex case over 9 years old to get a new trial for evidence that could prove the accuser was lying?

While it is possible to open an otherwise closed case if new evidence is discovered I don't see any in the facts you recited. It may be better if...

I was successful in getting a distant law enforcement agency in serving a civil bench warrant on a debto.

If this is about the collection of a civil debt it is not really a criminal question. I am moving it to Lawsuits & Disputes where you might get...

I was convicted of PC 459 x 2 on 8/9/99 on 1/7/10 I filed a petition to drop to mis it was dismissed for 1203.4/1203a. but not

It's too late now. The Court dismissed the action at YOUR request. Therefore it lacks the power to make any further orders in your...

How long do i have to file for statutory rape?

CA does not have a statutory rape law. Instead it has PC 261.5 which punishes unlawful sexual intercourse. In your case if you were 16 at the...