I got my first DUI charge, a misdemeanor. Am I going to jail?

You can ask to have a public defender appointed. The attorney should review the police report and make sure the police did what they were supposed...

Can I seal my criminal record in CA from the public after 5 years?

A true diversion should mean that there was never a conviction - so therefore not on your record. The arrest will stay on your record - even if no...

I have personally worked on these cases - they are the most difficult and depending on the DA and county what happens is across the board. Your...

Can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy even if you have filed chapter13 and it was discharged?

Creditors tend to like the fact that you cannot file a chapter 7 for the years following your discharge. That being said you can file a 13 - or...

As other attorneys have noted you not only must but want to list all debts. The first question is - Is bankruptcy your only and best option. It...

Can I be convicted or chareged of a Alcohol related vehicle offense if I was not arrested at the seen?

They can file against you. But they have to prove that you were driving and under the influence at the time of the accident. The accident can...

My lawyer convinced me to plea guilt and take a deferred judgement that it will not affect my status has an immigrant

You should have grounds to withdraw your plea and start over. The attorney has a duty to evaluate the immigration consequences of your case and...

I was covicted of unlawful sex with a minor in Cali. Moved to AZ. and now they are making me registor.Can you help me?

Normally the state that you are living will require registration for an offense that the state requires registration even if it was pled out of...

Can they convict me on a suspect looking like me?

You will probably want your attorney to hire an expert on cross racial identification or the failures on the part of witnesses identifying...