Depending on the employer, some background checks are thorough enough to find arrests, even where charges were dismissed or never filed. That...

What will happen on the 23222(b) VC? Will I get Probation violation on my past case?

Whether or not you will be violated depends on the conditions of your probation, in addition to the policies and practices of the individual...

Depending on the allegation you've been charged with, the consequences may vary by municipality. In some cities, public urination may only be an...

Process of Release

This situation arises often in the counties I practice in, as well-- we usually estimate release sometime between 4-12 hours. If your husband is...

If I am currently in PC 1000 and a potential employer is doing a background check, will it show up on my record?

Unfortunately, yes. Even when it is dismissed, depending on the thoroughness of an employer's search, I have heard of occasions where either 1) the...

My father was charged with a felony 23153(a) in Fresno, CA and was cohoarsed into pleading no contest on two other charges and

It's clear you're concerned about your Dad, which is understandable. Do you have a specific question? I suspect you're wondering if there's 1)...

Withdrawing a guilty plea.

The answer is: possibly. The rules for withdrawing a plea are set out in Cal. Penal Code 1018, which state that before judgment or within six...