Domestic violence issue, what does it mean when he got a judgment of dismissal letter, upon completing DVDS Program?

The Judgment of Dismissal means that the case is no longer pending and that he was not convicted of the crime. If someone were to look at his...

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Is my criminal case compromised?

If you qualified for a public defender then you should be appointed a new attorney shortly. Let the new attorney know all of the details of the...

What would the punishments be for theft-2?

Theft 2 is a misdemeanor, and would likely result in probation for the first offense. As a juvenile you wouldn't be charged in the adult courts,...

Can minors be conviicted of felonies in otegon

If a minor over the age of 14 commits a "Measure 11" crime, which includes murder and rape, then yes, he or she can be convicted of a felony. If...

Can i be terminated for an arrest record with charges that were dismissed?

It sounds like this is more of an employment law question than criminal. In general, if there was no conviction than you can truthfully tell your...

If you failed to appear then you should have a warrant out for your arrest. Disappearing for five years won't have fixed that. I recommend that...

I have had my contact order modify twice but now that my boyfriend has been convicted his P.O changed it.

Typically contact with a victim is left to the discretion of the PO, so it is her decision. One option is for your boyfriend's attorney to file a...

What options do I have?

I agree that you need to speak to a California criminal defense attorney asap and not disclose any further details online. It's important to take...

Father trying to get custody of children.

In addition to Mr. Bodzin's answer below, I would add that calling DHS/CPS to report the concerns can sometimes backfire by having the child end up...

In washington state my firearms rights were revoked domestic violence/criminal trespassing can I own a bow for hunting.

A hunting bow does not qualify as a firearm. Double check that you don't have any other restrictions, such as dangerous weapons in general, as...