I had a DUI 20 months ago. How soon can it be expunged from my driving record ?

Bad news. 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...

Criminal Record Sealed?

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 he be arrested for being late on bond/ bail? payments

No, you cannot be arrested for not paying the bond company. If there is an active case, they could surrender the defendant and they would stay in...

Can a attorney file a motion that will lose, while stopping the defendant from presenting evidence that's material, trustworthy?

An attorney cannot and should not file a motion they know to be without merit. I'm not sure how this factors in with the rest of your question....

Cannot pay civil demand?

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...

Would an arrest warrant tell you if it was issued because you failed to appear?

You're being accused of petty theft. It doesn't sound as though you failed to appear (that is a different code section). What you've gotten is a...

My brother was convicted of multiple 2nd degree robberies and multiple 12022.53 (b)and (c) of the enhancement sent. to 158yrs

You haven't asked a question. Those firearms enhancements can add up. He must file notice of appeal within 6 months or he'll be shut out.

The citation has the police report (or case) number. The warrant has the court case number. No big deal. Bottom line - get a lawyer.

Probate search for ex.. at the time I had dv restrain and move out against her.. was it still a legal search. No consent given

I assume you mean probation search. First question- did they find anything? If not, there isn't anything to suppress. Ifntheybdid, your...

Penal Code 422 as a felony is a "strike" under California's three strikes law. If she just pleads guilty, she has a serious felony on her record...