When does the criminal record (ex-misdemeanor) record starts showing up in National or County Criminal background records?

If you have an arrest record, it will never be erased. Arrest records are only erased pursuant to pc 851.8 (which is inapplicable since you appear...

My son was assaulted by 2 men on our property an the cops dident arrest the perpetrators. I don't understand this?

Hire a lawyer. Your son can sue these individuals civilly and the attorney can attempt to convince the DA to prosecute. The decision to prosecute...

Has there been any change/ or active cases challenging california's use of pre-1994 felonies to be used as strikes?

No. If you don't want to deal with the consequences of having one or more strike offenses from prior criminal conduct you're best served by moving...

If the jury finds me guilty for a misdemeanor, how do I appeal?

Timely file notice of appeal, your attorney can do this for you. However criminal appeals are rarely successful and the standard remedy on a...

What is the penalty for 1st offense grand theft and perjury. I may be charged with something from 2006-2008 t I can't remember.

There's likely a statute of limitations issue but don't attempt to raise that yourself or continue to cooperate with the investigator by making...

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I deduce from the tenor of your question that you received a red light photo citation in the mail but you were not driving as evidenced by the...

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Can victim in domestic violence go against state who is pressing charges on her behalf ?

You should consult a criminal attorney who has represented domestic violence victims like yourself who do not want the defendant convicted. You...

My husband is fighting for his life . he is looking at 40yrs to life. federal drug case. im lookin for the best law firm

He should hire a lawyer he trusts and can afford. Hire an attorney with trial experience in federal criminal court. Generally you want to make...

I'm being charged with PC488

You owe it to yourself to hire experienced local counsel to attempt to keep your record clean. An attorney can attempt to convince the DA at the...

I failed to complete prop 36. Can it be reinstated?

Your case is very fact dependent. The fact is that California allows people to be on probation while in Mexico after being deported. The court...