Do dismissed infractions (in California) show in background check?

I'm certain that a "very thorough check" (e.g., the kind of background screening you would go through to say, work for the CIA, or to be security...

My friend is in prison he is on the prop 36...will he need a lawyer and if not how long will it take him to get out

He will need a lawyer. Contact the lawyer that represented him originally.

My boyfriend turned his self in for his dui on the 28 of Dec. I checked the inmate locator and its shows no record of him.

Try calling the jail. They should have more information than what is available online.

Could a criminal threat charge (felony) be pleaded down if the person accused has a clean record, no prior arrests, etc?

Criminal threats are "wobblers", meaning they can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, at the discretion of the DA. It's impossible to...

Help on a year and a half ago case that was recently filed11350(a):HS

I agree what the comments my colleagues have made. I would only add that if you have no drug related priors, you may also be eligible for...

Can you get 211 sponged off your record ?

A 211 can be dismissed via 1203.4 as long as you received probation and successfully completed it. In Santa Clara county, you can apply for what...

Since you went to prison, you are not eligible for 1203.4 relief, which only leaves a certificate or rehabilitation and/or a governors pardon. It...

Charge with under the influence of a controlled substance (meth). how do i fight this? i was using Primatine mist and tablets

"How do I fight this?" Simple. You don't. You hire a lawyer to fight it for you. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you're in luck because...

For multiple convictions (one case): to apply for a pardon in California, must I go to the California Sup. Ct. first?

The better route would probably be to petition for a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon in the court of conviction first. These are not easy...

Criminal defense!

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