Is my record/misdemeanor automatically closed after a year?

No.

How can a person expunge a record.

Depends what you mean by expungement. If you mean sealing or destroying your records so no one can see it, that's not available. A true...

The police busted my door down on an alleged summary probation check, Illegal search and seizure?

Maybe I'm missing something here, but it seems to me if your fiance was on summary probation and I do mean summary probation, then using a...

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If everyone involved takes a plea deal but one decides to take it to trial do they all have to wait for trial to be over?

In most situations, the remaining defendants have to wait to be sentenced until the defendant who went to trial is finished. This is so the...

Are there any pro bona lawyers?

Yes and they are called the public defender. Some people have very negative views about the PD's but they work very hard and are generally good...

I would file a police report against your roommate for misdemeanor vandalism and notify the apartment complex so they can work to evict her. Your...

Hi, I am in need of a Pro Bono Attorney

Sorry but no free attorneys on this site. We are all solo practitioners with bills and mortgages to pay. And the FBI's involvement means it's...

My Fiancé's plea was taken away stating he did not comply on the stand. He's facing 12 years in prison. What can we do now?

I'm surprised that his attorney was not there to advise him. Did he have a private attorney or a court appointed attorney? I would definitely...

Can a minor being charged as an adult take the stand without an attorney or parent present?

I agree that there are too many questions left unanswered. I'm surprised that his attorney was not there to advise him. Did he have a private...

Unlawful sex with someone under the age of 18?

There are legal options, such as a PC 1203.4 reduction to a misdemeanor and dismissal. This assumes he initially pled toa felony. Under PC 261.5...