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...

What will happen in Civil court when a person puts the down payment on a vehicle but you've made the payments? Who's entitled?

Whose name is it in with the DMV? Was there anything else at the time of the initial purchase (texts, emails, etc) to indicate what the down...

Can I lower my charges to a petty theft and a mistimor? Whats the worst that could happen? How do I get these charges lowerd?

Armed robbery involves a gun, so I don't think you'll face that charge based on what you wrote. What you're potentially facing is robbery under...

How long you can do in jail if he was given 180 days in los angeles county

Worst case scenario? Half of it - 90 days. There are early releases due to overcrowding, so it may be substantially less, but there is no way to...

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

What is the possible sentencing for my friend?

When it comes to sentencing, there are very few charges that have an "average" sentence. Every case is unique and what a person actually gets...

Do i need to hirer a lawer and how should i proceed to resolve this and only pay for what i was ticketed for?

The officer can file a notice of correction to change or potentially add charges. Without knowing what the charges are or whether or not they're...

What are the chances for a 1st misdemeanor to be dismissed, become an infraction, and/or expunged for an out of state student?

Everybody facing criminal charges should be concerned about not only the short-term consequences of a conviction, but also the long-term...

What do i do to get everything resolved so i only have to pay for what the ticket was orginally issued for?

When you say the amended or corrected charges are also incorrect, what do you mean? They cited you for something you absolutely did not do? If...

Not sure what all the secrecy is about, but the police can get a search warrant in under an hour in the right circumstances. It depends on whether...