Can I have my record cleared sooner?

I agree with the other answers. Six months is a very short time for probation, and it is a very short time as well for demonstrating what...

Possible sentence for 16 yr old teen with 2 pc242, 1 pc591,4 pc459,4 pc484,2 bp25662(a),& 1pc594(a)(b)(2)(A)?

I agree with the answers of the other attorneys. 'Possible sentence" is not the real question here. You should be more concerned with what the...

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Does the 3 strike law apply to felony convictions in IL-now new felony charges in CA?

I agree with the other two answers. The strike-nature of the IL priors depends on their elements compared to the CA elements for the similar...

What can you expect in court if you receive a notice to appear in court for shoplifting?

I agree with the other attorney's answer. If you got a 'notice to appear' (probably from the District Attorney or City Attorney) you are almost...

Unless there has been a recent, highly unlikely, change in the law, 'No' ex-felons can not serve on a jury in CA.

Have my rights been violated with unauthorized search and seasure.

This apparently happens a lot. Another recent question asked the same thing. i agree with the other answer posted.

Was arrested for mis under influence,

Yes, there is an alternative to taking and completing Proposition 36 and having your case dismissed. It is called 'a mandatory 90 days in county...

Can the police blackmail me with a different charge possesion of controled substance to armed robbery with a deadly weapon?

Although there are not many details (a good thing that you avoided saying too much since your question might be available to law enforcement), but...

Is it hard to get my sales of marjuana pardon.

I agree with attorney Kaman that Governor's pardons are very difficult to get. A certificate of rehabilitation from the local Superior Court is...

In California is it typical to have your first court appearance to be followed the very next day with your preliminary hearing?

I agree with the first answer that a Preliminary Hearing would not happen that quickly in CA, but is your case in Federal Court? If you would...