I have had my Felony reduced to a Misdemeanor, a then Dismissed in Alameda County....

If you never did state or federal prison time, it sounds like you can truthfully answer no to this question. Be prepared to explain the details,...

I need advice on obtaining legal services (possibly) for a federal habeus corpus trial.

I would be delighted to provide an initial consultation. My office is in Sacramento. Please cal 916-335-9056 to make an appointment

Mr. Taub is correct. Only the District Attorney has the authority to drop or "press" charges. Private individuals, and even the police have no...

California Criminal Law: I filed a Writ Of Error Coram Nobis on Oct.9,2012 in the Superior Court Criminal Clerks Office.

You should have served when you filed. If you haven't, do so right away.

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Sealing of juvenile records does not make them "disappear". For instance, if you were convicted of a serious crime as an adult and sent to prison,...

After I set up restitution installment with FTB, and continuing make payment, could CDCR or FTB still come to touch my asset

California law places some limitations on what the government can do to enforce restitution judgments. Basically, they have to allow you to live a...

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Criminal defense

Stop posting any details about the incident here or anywhere else. Do not discuss them with ANYONE except your attorney. Contact an attorney...

Im not on parole or probation and my friend and i were stopped by police responding to a poss break in of a home and they search

I agree with Mr. Taub that you should not be posting details of your case here or discussing them with anyone except your lawyer. There is no...

What is the normal procedure for 1st time(no prior record for anything), offenders of HS111377,

The procedure is: Get a lawyer right away. If your friend cannot afford an attorney, the public defender will be appointed for her at her...

My fiance' was charged with armed robbery and is awaiting sentencing. Is it possible to get less then 10 years if used a firearm

I agree with Mr. Farina. Depending on what gun enhancement he has been convicted of, the judge may not have discretion to give him a sentence of...