First, some background: In California, under the three strikes law, if you are convicted of a new felony and you have one or more strike priors,...

My boyfriend is being accused of attempt robbery

That is a very serious crime and he could do prison time if convicted. What he needs to do is not talk about it with anyone except his attorney. If...

California DUI expungement

Whether you "expunge" your record or not, the DUI can be used to increase punishment for a second DUI for 10 years. DMV keeps it's own record on...

Can I delete the arrested record for DUI?

Ultimately, after a probationary period, you can asked to have the conviction "expunged" from your record pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4....

Why can't I file an an assault report with the police?

Contact the police again. File a report. The police then have to decide whether to investigate further and whether to turn the case over to the...

Is it worth to higher a DUI attorney?

You need an attorney for sure. Even if it's the difference of a few days in jail, it's worth it. How do you know if there is something you can do...

Suppression denied. So if I go do the DUI charges plea, and the officer doesn't show can it be dismissed? Or only DA is needed?

If you are asking whether the cop has to show up at trial, the answer is yes. What if the cop doesn't show? That only happens with traffic tickets....

How to get my only felony (petty theft) removed from my record?

Get the felony reduced to a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code section 17b and expunged pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. There are a couple...

In California, the term "press charges" just means that the victim can suggest that a person be charged with a crime. The DA has the discretion to...

If your husband was sentenced to state prison (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or CDCR) and CDCR determines that he is a...