After my 2 year probation from a petty theft misdemeanor, is there any way to help better my chances at a job?

You can petition for a "record clearance" under Penal Code Section 1203.4. It doesn't truly "erase" the record, but many employers will overlook...

My boyfriend is a parolee & was arrested for hs11377 and 11364 but some how got bailed out. What will happen at court?

He was able to bail out most likely because his parole agent did not place a parole hold on him. Depending on his record and the exact charges, he...

Sex Offenders and Prob 83 Residential Restrictions

Penal Code Section 3003.5(b) applies to ALL "290" registrants. Your husband is at risk of being charged with a misdemeanor.

If i was charged with assault with deadly weapon 20 years ago the case will still be open?

Most likely there is a bench warrant for your arrest. I'm curious to know if you posted bail originally, too. The bail posted would have been...

How much time, if any, is my girlfriend looking at if found guilty for Transportation and Possession of Methamphetamine?

The exact facts and their sequence is critical to know before any attorney can address a possible search and seizure violation. Also, to answer the...

I got two dui convictions back in 1999/2002 and Honerable discharge from navy 96. My record is clean now and I have a BA degree.

This is not a "criminal" matter,per se. However, I would just ask them directly. The misdemeanors are not "crimes of moral turpitude" and are old,...

Is it possible to drop charges even after cops have began to investigate or work the case?

A "victim" cannot drop charges - only the district attorney can. A victim can, however, give her input as to whether the case should continue to be...

Are you a U.S. citizen? That's important to know. But, regarding "court" probation, there's no restriction on traveling abroad. Some countries,...

Felony Probation Violation

In most cases he would be eligible for 50% good time/work time credit on a prison sentence, unless the crime were a violent felony (85%) or a...

If it's a misdemeanor matter and you want to consult with the public defender, you should plead NOT guilty. You can always change your plea later....