I am a college student convicted of petty theft. The courthouse lost my case files, how should i proceed?

I'd be surprised if they actually said that they "lost" your case file, but, hey, anything is possible. Maybe they just said they "can't find" a...

I was subpoenaed 5 x's and each date was canceled. I live in a diff county from the subpoena. can the DA subpoena me forever?

For as long as the case is pending, you can be subpoenaed by the DA. However, the DA does not want any unhappy witnesses and so they will most...

Can my 18 year old son be charged with possession of an unopened malt liquor bottle, that he did not have in his possession?

Yes, he can be charged, but the real question is can the charge be proven. The prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your son was in...

If you are on irrevocable parole can you be sent back to prison for a new DUI charge?

No, you cannot be sent back to prison on any type of parole violation if you are on irrevocable parole and, since DUI is a misdemeanor (unless...

Four months ago my house was raided with a warrent for my 21 year old son he stated that everything was his

The prosecution will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you knew that there were drugs in your home, if they want a conviction. That is,...

My attorney did what he wanted never communicated with me AT ALL...he keeps giving me the run around

As I said in another post, it sounds to me that your attorney got you a sweet deal, considering the little I know about your circumstances. For...

I was caught shoplifting 35 days later received a notice said 2nd settlement offer pay 575.00 in 10 days. what do i do?

The good news is if you don't pay it, you will almost certainly suffer no negative consequences at all. Only a court can issue you a fine. These...

I can't say for sure that your son will be able to get his driver's license back, but I highly doubt that it would happen automatically upon a...

Can I request a DUI record to be expunged?

In California, what is often referred to as expungement, is a dismissal of a case under Penal Code section 1203.4. Unfortunately, such a dismissal...

How much time for PC 148A1 PC 243A in Bakersfield, CA

The statutory maximum for those offenses is one year on the 148 and 6 months on the 243. However, these are only the maximums and it is possible...