What are the collateral consequences of having a prison number in state of CA

Having a prison number has no such collateral consequences, other than the consequences that come with being a convicted felon. However, while...

When responding to a request for police reports, CA agencies will usually give a blanket-decision of no w/o an explanation

Most police agencies simply exercise their discretion by not giving the reports to anyone, but the DA or the victim of a crime. I know of no reason...

How can I use self-defense in a domestic violence misdemeanor case?

Yes, this is a classic description of self-defense and you should be able to prevail at trial, with a thoroughly prepared defense. You need a good...

Can I collect damages against someone who files a false Misdemeanor citizen’s arrest against me?

You can sue the landlord, probably a small claims matter. Whether you can prevail and collect damages or not depends on the particular facts of the...

Technically, you could get a probation violation for the open container ticket, but in actuality, probation is rarely violated for a mere...

Typically, an expungement would only add a notation that your conviction has been dismissed to your record and your medical school would definitely...

I was arrested in 1991 on 2nd dui,never did 18month prg.i want to request a dmv hring after these 21yrs of no tickets,YES/NO??

I don't even think you are going to get a hearing. DMV is very formulaic. You can't just make up new reasons to get a license reinstated or to even...

My husband was charged with a pc422 pc13700 pc273.5, with an open case of similar charges.

Nobody can answer your question because it all depends on the specific facts of each case, your husband's criminal history, the strength of the...

New evidence is it enough to reopen my brothers case?

This is not new evidence, but of the trial transcript shows that the witness wasn't cross examined about this apparent contradiction it would...

First of all, an appeal only occurs after you've been found guilty. It doesn't sound like that has happened yet. If you have already been found...