How can I get a felony expunged or cleared from my record?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

Can I go to jail if I'm on probation for an infraction

In general, an infraction cannot be used as the basis for a violation of probation. There are a handful of infractions that can - those are mostly...

When in the case process does an attorney file Romero motion? When DA makes an offer & before or after inmate accepts offer?

No need to repost - any attorney that responds can reclassify the question. Yes, you can always keep negotiating, but at some point it becomes...

How does prior criminal history affect the sentencing for possession of a controlled substance?

If it is just a simple possession, that is a misdemeanor and his priors would not affected in anyway. If it remains a felony possession for...

If sealing was not requested or granted, your attorney can either request it from the DA using the discovery procedures or get it from the court...

Should i hire an attorney and where do i start?

Let's get you started by putting your question in the correct category. You somehow posted this on to the domestic violence heading. I will...

Criminal Trial Procedure: Is it standard practice that DA draft jury instructions and verdict forms and that Defense attorney

Typically, yes. The defense certainly can request instructions, modifications or special pinpoint instructions.

While you could be the one in a million, the odds are overwhelming that nothing will happen. As you said - a sobering and life changing...

Is someone's criminal history considered by a jury in a case where entrapment is the defense ?

Entrapment is an affirmative defense. That means the defense has tonintrosuce evidence of entrapment. once they do that, the prosecution will...

Will I be charged as an adult?

This will be a second degree burglary at worst - an offense that will be handled in juvenile court. It goes by how old you were at the time the...