Do I have to appear for an office hearing when charges were not filed and case was closed?

An "office hearing"? I'm not sure what that means. Who sent the letter? What crime was alleged?

My friend was caught shoplifting, cops arrived came @me forcibly took my purse n said i was arrested n searched n wasn't suspect

You could file a lawsuit. Talk to a personal injury attorney.

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You should have consulted a lawyer before doing the diversion program. You should definitely consult one now.

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The Supreme Court has held that an adult has a constitutional right to read/view pornography in the privacy of their own home. But, they also...

Should D.A. change the charge to the original arrest charge after finding out the there was not weapon use?

The D.A. is under no obligation to do anything. He could (and likely will) pile on more charges. Discuss this with your attorney or hire one if...

My husband passed away two months ago. He was on Megan's Law as a sex offender. Now that he is dead,

You could file a request with the Department of Justice. But, I wouldn't expect any quick action. Removing names from the sex offender list isn't...

Romero Hearings to dismiss strikes

There is no legal right to a Romero hearing, only an opportunity. If his trial attorney did not take the opportunity, it's too late. If there was...

How would one county find out that someone on formal probation was arrested and placed on formal probation in another county?

Yes they can see it. She might get violated.

Should I obtain a criminal lawyer to help him with lest jail time before getting deported?

He needs a criminal defense attorney and an immigration attorney.