How long will my fiance serve on his term

As others have noted, it's difficult to assess how long he'll be confined based on the limited information, including his most recent charges. If...

Revocation of probation

He will be arraigned on a petition to revoke his probation within 72 hours, and there are a number of factors that will influence how the court...

What are the chances for a 1st misdemeanor to be dismissed, become an infraction, and/or expunged for an out of state student?

Most counties have a version of what is called "misdemeanor diversion." It is authorized by state law in Penal Code section 1000.1. If granted...

Will I be able to use my medical marijuana card, while on Felony Probation, if prop 64 passes in California?

Hello Matt, Prop 64 really doesn't address medical marijuana. Prop 64 will allow anyone to grow or be in possession of a certain amount of MJ...

How To Report Fraud and Harassment when the criminal lives in another state?

Harassment has nothing to do with what happened to you, but fraud sure does. Besides doing what the other panelists have suggested (contacting the...

If my sister try to deposit a check with my name on it without my knowledge can I press charges

If she does that, she'll probably have to forge your signature, which is a crime under Penal Code section 470, and will be committing identify...

Bench warrants command that any California peace officer who encounters your husband for any reason, learns his name, and then checks to see if he...

I need to know how to resolve this matter I am owed restitution from a person who stole my car & haven't received one payment .

Just because a court orders a criminal defendant to pay restitution doesn't mean defendant will pay it any more than getting a civil judgment...

What states allow an arrest without conviction to be expunged?

If you're in Highland, CA, the only state that matters is CA. In CA, expungements under Penal Code section 1203.4 don't erase or conceal...

Is this misconduct?

If you were involved in a fight involving the dagger in California, you're probably facing the felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon, a...