There is a conviction charge on my criminal record. I was never convicted of this crime, how do I verify it's validity? minutes?

You could not have been convicted of a criminal charge unless you were in court and entered a plea (or went to trial and were convicted - something...

Two different officers listed in the charging document? That's potentially a max of 2 years if they run them full term and consecutive. I can...

My husband has been sentenced and is still in county jail. he wants to know how to file an appeal, how does he do that?

He must file notice if appeal within 60 days of his sentence. Either he hires an attorney to pursue the appeal, he applies for appointed counsel or...

Are you required to offer the fact you're on probation to law enforcement during a traffic stop or only if he asks you ?

You have asked asked several questions. Disclosure: most probation terms include "disclose your probation status and terms upon request of any...

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Unless you are found to be factually innocent, this will remain at some level. Your goal is to avoid a conviction if possible or minimize the...

Can dej be used for misdameanor cases other than drug offenses?

Prosecutors can fashion a version of thst, but the only official one is the diversion under PC1000. There's legislation that may change that...

Can a battery on a peace officer be dropped from a felony?

Can it? Absolutely. Will it? That's the tricky part. You absolutely need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find...

I got verbally charged with a criminal misdamener charge but was never arrested nor was I given a citation. What do I do?

What do you do? Make absolutely NO statements about this to anyone (and that includes social media). You should be seeing an in-person consultation...

Go back, explain what happened and offer to pay. They may not even accept your money as a show of appreciation for your honesty. I cannot imagine...

Can an officer search a private residence while serving warrant

If a person is on orobation and has a search waiver, they (and their residence, auto and premises under their control) can be searched any time by...