My boyfriend was named in a police report and they violated his probation and was also given a Stay Away Order .

As Mr. Hill points out, this is a very common scenario in DV cases. Consult an attorney.

If I pay the fee to avoid going to court, would that negatively affect my record? Charged w/ theft of gov prop (shoplifting)

Something about your facts doesn't sound right. It may very well be that by paying the $200, your sister will be pleading guilty to shoplifting...

Would like to ask Judge for Motion for Dismissal or Expungement- Is that possible? Its been a year. Probation is 3 yrs.

Something about your facts doesn't sound right. You say you got DEJ, but you say you are on probation. Mr. Gross is correct that the court will...

What to do if court does't honor granted petition to seal and destroy arrest record pc851.8?

If you have a signed order from a judge that the clerks of his own court are refusing to honor, some court clerks are on the verge of being fired...

In the 1980's when my son was aged 11-15, he was molested by his Little League baseball coach in Oakland, CA.

If this guy was convicted, in part for molesting your son, your son should be entitled to restitution payments. Ms. Gutekunst gives a good...

Can a non lawyer be given power of attorney by the father of a criminal defendant to speak to the prosecutor in behalf of the

A criminal defendant should NEVER be talking to the prosecutor whether through a third party (other than his lawyer) or directly. A criminal...

Can something be admitted as evidence in a retrial, that was not admitted in the 1st one ?

More facts are needed to answer your question. Moreover, it sounds like you already have an attorney. If that is the case, other lawyers are...

I live in CA and was hit with a misdemeanor petty theft charge in 2008 and got it dismissed.

You should first confirm what actually happened. It sounds from your description as if you may never have been charged at all. The background...

Can my son get his molestation felony expunged and he also has a misdaminors, for the same case.

I believe you already asked this question. Depending on the nature of the felony, both charges are eligible for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4....

Mr. Dane has provided a comprehensive answer to the "worst case scenario." My advice is always not to start worrying from the get-go about how...