I'm looking to get my record expunged? I go to court on 10-18-12 for a petty theft crime of under $50 & dont want this on record

There is no true expungement in California. Once convicted, the conviction will appear on your rap sheet for the rest of your life. What you need...

As a witness can i plead the 5th after giving a statement to law enforcement?

You will need an attorney to review with you whether or not you have fifth amendment issues. You are entitled to representation by the public...

MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS CONVICTED OF A CRIME AND HAD ALL HIS LEGAL RIGHTS TAKEN FROM HIM. HE WAS CHARGED AND CONVICTED IN ONE DAY

What you are saying makes no sense. If he was charged and convicted in one day, that means he plead guilty almost immediately instead of exercising...

What happens now?

You will not be prosecuted, since the police weren't called. You will get a civil demand letter in the mail demanding money. You should know that...

I was charged with a felony in 09. I was charged with 'Accessory after the fact'. Recently i was caught for robbing a pharmacy.

You face a probation violation and the sentence for the new charge. If you are convicted, your sentence will depend on numerous factors that are...

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Any sexual intercourse, vaginal penetration, or oral sex with someone under 18 is expressly forbidden by the penal code. On top of this, Penal Code...

What does this mean on my ticket pc 12032-scr-592274

I doubt such information would appear on a "ticket," which means a citation. The reference to PC 12032 means that the police intend to sell or...

What are the advantages to get a SR22 from a secondary insurance company prior to the APS hearing?

I don't think there wold be any advantage to that.

Would the police lie to me?

Although the police can lie whenever they choose, there doesn't seem to be any reason why they would not arrest you on the spot, if you had an...

Can I still be charge of rape if the incident happen more than 5 years ago?

Yes. Although it is unlikely, many sex offenses can be charged up until the victim turns the age of 28.