Expunging criminal records

California does not have a true expungement statute but what we call a PC 1203.4 dismissal. The guilty plea or no-contest plea is withdrawn, a not...

Is this considered self defense or attempted murder

Assuming what you said is true, assuming you have not left out any relevant facts which AVVO posters always seem to do and assuming that you were...

CDCR has been releasing some prisoners early, but not those with a serious or violent felony under the Three Strikes law. Your fiance will have to...

How can my husband restore his gun rights?

With all due respect to my colleagues, California does not have a true "expungement" statute but what we call a 1203.4 dismissal. Upon the filing...

How does the sac county sheriffs department determine if you qualify for work project or not?

As a general rule, the work project program accepts any defendant so long as the crime is not a sex crime, does not involve guns or any kind of...

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I can't afford a high paying criminal lawyer but a seriously need one. How can I get one

Check around and see what different attorneys charge. If all else fails get a PD because a PD is better than a cheap attorney who probably won't...

Will you be notified if you have a warrant or charges filed against you?

Not necessarily. If you had an attorney privately retained, they might notify them. But if you go with a PD who wont be appointed until you are...

What law is in effect now that can help reduce your sentence because of given the max for an enhancement first offender

Doesn't matter if it was your son's first offense. If he pled to a 12022.53(b) enhancement, the 10 years is mandatory and nothing can change that....

Questions about bail bond.

Because the exoneration of a bond does not relieve the defendant or the co-signer of the obligation to make payments on the bond. No matter what...

PC 1203.4 Petition granted. How do I get my case taken off of the Courts public website/case index?

No, because California does not have a true expungement statute. The case remains on the Court's website to be seen by the general public. A...