If one has been arrested 1st. time, for misdemeanor, court assign some classes to be completed.

Job application background or "security" checks are ordinarily conducted electronically. Most go through the records of either the California...

In answer to your questions, I'd estimate that about 1/5 of my client retain my services before a complaint is filed while an investigation is...

If you were the victim of the 2008 assault, police departments are legally free to copy them and give them to you. There is usually a fee if...

Your story is somewhat confusing, but it seems that you have failed to appear at your trial. When people fail to show up for trial, a judge issues...

If i get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor then expunged will it come up on a background check?

Expungement can be granted as to felonies OR misdos, so a reduction isn't essential to be granted expungement. I used to think that expungement of...

Bounced check and detective wanting to speak with me

The detective has already decided to send your case for filing to the DA. You have a right to remain silent. Her wanting to speak with you won't...

Can I have my case transferred from San Jose to Los Angeles?

If you live in LA and can't hire an attorney because you lack the funds, try to get the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office to appear for...

I had a drug case dropped for an illegal search an seizure how long do the feds have to pick it up

It's highly unlikely that you'll be prosecuted federally if you already succeeded in suppressing the evidence in a state court proceeding. ...

I was detained in LA County recently and am on formal probation. No charges were filed. Should I tell my probation officer?

Why volunteer information to your PO? If you do, you could suffer a violation. A first-time violation of this type ordinarily doesn't lead to a...

All persons charged with an offense have a right to a speeding trial based on the Sixth Amendment. Your right to a speedy trial is thus...