Should I mention dismissed misdemeanor in the job application?

The specifics will matter. What was the charge? What EXACTLY was the disposition? Some people think that if they pay a fine, it's over and...

How can I fight this misdeminor plea from 2006??

You have some options, but not many. First - the warrant. It will never go away until and unless you get a court to recall it. Ordinarily,...

How much jail time can you serve being a first time spousal abuser?

A felony charge of Penal Code 273.5 carries 2, 3 or 4 years in state prison - or the accused could very likely get a grant of probation. It can...

How do I find criminal lawyer that does low cost or pro bono work in anaheim,ca

There's something either missing or wrong in your question. Possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor unless it was possessed for sales. He...

Penal Code section 311.11 (possession of child pornography) is a "wobbler" meaning it can be a felony or a misdemeanor. Yes, it carries lifetime...

If misdemeanor charges are dismissed in court, do the charges disappear completely?

Unless he's granted a petition for factual innocence, the record of the arrest and charges will remain, but if they're dismissed, they will show up...

They booked him on a felony, but unless you were seriously injured, he's likely to face misdemeanor charges. If you cannot afford an attorney, the...

I did a stupid thing and stole 2 shirts from Urban Outfitters today. Obviously, I was caught. This is my first time offense....

Let's see if we can't calm you down. First - let's address your terminology. You haven't been convicted of anything. A conviction only happens...

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Does a police officer have the right to make an arrest days after a dispute, without having a warrant?

The police need probable cause to arrest. Ordinarily, for a misdemeanor arrest, the offense must occur in their presence. Domestic violence is an...

If I shoplift $30 worth of stuff in CA and leave the parking lot, do the police track me down and come arrest me?

There is always the possibility they have your picture from a surveillance video, got your license number or other information to identify...