Will I go to juvy? What will happen if my mom does not pay the Civil demand? What should I do? What can expect in court?

There are two potential actions here - a criminal action and a civil action. If you are detained for shoplifting, again, do not make any...

A person who is incaecerated in CA. would like to take care of a traffic ticket .

If the person is incarcerated in a California Department of Corrections facility or state prison, they can file a request to have their...

Daughter born in SF, adopted by Dr. in Mex. Has birth cert. w/no footprint or SS. How can she get Citizenship paper?

You need the assistance of an experienced immigration attorney to assist you. How do you prove she is your daughter and obtain citizenship through...

Sometimes the DA's office does not have the complaint ready on the court date given on your citation. The DA has up to one year to file a...

DUI question

They are right - the juvenile record cannot be used as an enhancement for your adult DUI. This would count as your first DUI with no priors. ...

Misdameanor VOP

The probationary matter will remain as a misdemeanor probation if that is what you pled to previously. If the basis for he violation occurred as a...

I am originally from a foreign country and have been married to a U.S. citizen. Now I am a naturalized U.S. citizen.

I agree with Ms. Donato, domestic violence does not have to mean only physical violence. You need to consult with an experienced attorney who...

The best course of action for you is to file a police report indicating that the knife was stolen. If the knife is used in the commission of a...

How much time would my boyfriend get, his bail being 240,000 & having more than one charge?

These are serious charges so the answer to your question is, it depends. It depends upon the charges, the enhancements, any aggravating factors...

Expunge or Petition to Seal and Destroy Adult Arrest Record? Do I have a strong case to Seal and Destroy?

Since your case was never filed by the DA, then there is no conviction. Expungements are only for convictions. The next alternative is to file a...