Your post is unclear. What do you mean by "cleared"? Was there a not guilty verdict after a trial? Was the case never formally charged? Was he...

You can just do it verbally, but I always write a formal motion explaining why you are eligible and suitable for diversion. You can find examples...

Dear Poster, Your post is a little unclear. I assume these matters are all charged as infractions. As such, you should not be scared of jail. ...

Dear Poster, I am NOT an expert in this area of law. But no one answered your question. I would start...

Hopefully, you have documented this. You do not mention if you what steps you have taken already. Because it is a neighbor I always advise trying...

Some version of this question is asked so often I wrote a legal guide. ...

Dear San Bruno Poster, You are charged with an infraction offense. Yes, it will be on your criminal history (record). However, most employment...

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Do not pay it. See my legal guide: https://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/shoplifting-civil-demand-letters-in-california-2021

This happens a lot and it is a real pain. Call the county law library and ask if they know what to do. In some counties you have to file a formal...

Document this by taking photos, videos and calling the police and making a report. This is vandalism and they can face criminal penalties. I...