I was charged with Petty Theft I Don't want it on my record

Two ways to keep a conviction off your record: 1. Beat the charges by finding legal grounds to dismiss the case or a viable trial defense. 2....

How long can the court hold a defendant in custody waiting for a residential bed on prop 36?

Under Penal Code section 1210.1, subdivisions (f)(3)(A) and (B), the court can only hold him in jail for up to ten days IF this is his first or...

Can i get a medical card while im on juvi. probation ? i reall really do need it , i have depression, paranoidness, and insomia

I assume by "medical card" you mean a medical marijuana doctor's recommendation. Of course, you can always get the recommendation, the question is:...

I recently discovered that my license has been suspended due to unpaid traffic violations. How do I get a restricted license?

As far as I know, the only people that are entitled to apply for a restricted license are minors who are learning to drive, people convicted of...

Can my 1st degree burglery be expunged?

There is no expungement in California. Since you went to prison for the crime, you can apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon.

There is no third degree murder. First degree is premeditated murder as well as murders occurring during the commission of other felonies. Second...

Is it legal for an officer to give me a parking violation while my car is running and I am in the drivers seat?

Well, it's legal for the officer to give you a citation, but you have a solid legal defense. Vehicle Code section 22514 makes it illegal to stop...

I would have to disagree with Mr. Glassman in almost every respect. In your case, you were charged, convicted, and then the case was dismissed....

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You should probably do a Marsden hearing and see if you can get a new attorney. Then your new attorney can go over the plea with you and see if...

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You can hire a private attorney to take over as your counsel on the whole case, but not for the specific purpose of getting information from the...