What if you feel there is a personal prejudice towards you from both the judge and DA?

Without knowing the exact charges against him, I can't tell why he hasn't been offered some sort of drug diversion or treatment. Many programs are...

How do i get a folony of me record? I have a garent pending in Arizona,But i was set free, 3dayslater? How can i clear my recor

If you were not convicted, it should not be used to deny you a job. California Labor Code §432.7 says employers can't ask about any arrest that...

Can i get into criminal justice with a felony from 12 to 13 years ago for simple burglary of an uninhabited dwelling

What do you mean by "criminal justice?" Do you want to be a police officer? An evidence technician? I would call a law enforcement agency that...

I live in california and was in an accident that wasn't my fault. I have no license, no registration, no insurance-what do i do?

Driving on a license suspended for DUI is a violation of Vehicle Code §14601.2, which carries a minimum sentence of ten days in jail for a first...

Do I need a Public Defensive Attorney for petty theft and forgery?

First of all, don't post so many details on a public site like Avvo, which the prosecution can read as well. There are probably not many people...

How long does it take to make an arrest after a crime has been committed and reported to police

There is no firm answer. Sometimes the police will delay an arrest because they want to gather more information without tipping off the suspect....

There is no firm answer. Sometimes the police will delay an arrest because they want to gather more information without tipping off the suspect....

A person is not required to talk to the police. He should politely refuse their request to go to the station. If he is taken into custody, he...

I have a juvenile misdemeanor (9 years old) which was for stealing for which I paid a fine. Is that considered a conviction?

There should be no public record of your juvenile matters at all. Juvenile court files can only be accessed by the lawyers and judges involved;...

Penal Code §487 is grand theft, Penal Code §496 is receiving stolen property, and I'm not sure what you mean by HS1134. Could it be Health & Safety...