Expungment

Penal Code section 1203.4 covers California's version of "expungement". This section governs the expungements of convictions. You mention...

Traveling after being released from prison?

He likely will have travel restrictions. If he is paroled, he will need to work with his parole agent on travel issues.

Apparently Under my old sex and Old name I was charged im 2009 with 484a

It would be highly unusual for 484 charges to be filed nine years after the fact. However, it is possible for warrants to still be active from a...

What happens if the alleged victim of a robbery case (with a gun enhancement) fails to appear for pretrial in CA?

The answer to your question depends on many factors. First of all, victims generally do not appear at pretrial conferences. They are typically...

Can I be charged with possession of items found in search of ex-boyfriend's house?

My colleague's answer nails it on the head. Whether or not they can charge you and whether not they can prove the charge is two very different...

The total days of 3 times sentence were over 500 days jail time and can i get reduced time to 364 days from the judge?

Reading between the lines, I am guessing you are trying to avoid an aggravated felony conviction for immigration purposes. This is a delicate...

My husband was sentenced to 16 months prison on a probation violation. He is currently set for trial for a DUI case.

As long as a bail has been set on the DUI, he will be kept in county jail until that case concludes.

I have been offered 2 years CDCR on a probation violation. How will ab109 affect me?

It is true that as a 290 registrant, you are not eligible for the "county prison" benefits that realignment provides to others. On two years,...

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How long does a DA in CA have to file charges on a case that they OR'd you on with no charges filed at that time?

The general guideline here is that the maximum punishment for the charge is the amount of time that charges may still be brought without...

What are the laws in San Francisco regarding forcing a minor (under 10 years of age) to consume alcohol( hard liquor)?

It sounds like there may be criminal conduct involved, but that would be up to the police to investigate, and up to the DA to prosecute. If you...