In Kern County do I need to have my felony reduced to a misdemeanor before expungement? Will a public defender be provided?

Both can be done at the same time. You can call the public defender's office to see if they will help. Some counties do, others don't, Note that...

Once you made the report, it's there to stay. You could let the District Attorney know how you feel, but they will ultimately decide what charges...

Why is No contact still not granted?

If this is a domestic violence case, the judge can impose a protective order for up to ten years. Filing a "complaint" will get you nowhere. You...

I got a pc530.5a how much time does this carry up to

Felony identity theft carries up to three years in county jail. However, they would have to convict you first. Best to hire a lawyer who can defend...

Is it likely appeal opinions are not written by the judges and often times cases go unread?

Appellate judges have always relied on their staffs to do much of the work, all the way up to the US Supreme Court.

Does a medical disclaimer protect me when writing out detailed health instructions?

You should attribute the quote, i.e., "In his online blog (paper, etc) Dr. John Doe of xxxx says ..." Be sure to include the proper citation to...

Drug test ?

There is no way to predict what might happen in your case. If you don't use illegal drugs, you won't have to worry about getting tested.

Can I get my open container record expunged?

There's no such thing as a true expungement of an adult criminal conviction. When people use the term, they are usually referring to a dismissal...

If you gave it to her as a gift, it's hers... and you are still obligated to make the payments. HINT: rent to own places charge twice what the item...

How much County time does a person serve on 16 months

201 actual days... or does that include credits for good behavior (101 actual days and 100 days conduct credit)? Generally speaking, an inmate...