He spent 5 years in prison, can I still fix him papers?

This is more if an immigration question if that's what you mean by "fix his papers". It will depend on why he was in prison, his entire record as...

What is the process for peremptory challenge?

You posted under criminal defense, but say it's an unlawful detainer. I'll change the practice area so it will be seen by attorneys in the correct...

I was just arrested for a petty theft, I am currently on informal probation for a prior wet\reckless- please see details below

You now have two problems - both of which will require the best local defense attorney you can get. You're looking at a new misdemeanor for the...

Given 8 months for 2nd degree robbery involving my gf. removed a necklace on her person. Can i get a gun in Ca.?

Absent some sort of post-conviction relief and restoration of your firearm rights, you were convicted of robbery, a felony. There is a lifetime ban...

If I had my record sealed before I turned 18, can I have my record expunged for another offense that occurred when I was 20?

You'll need to repost in Nevada, as laws differ from state to state.

I'm wondering how I can get a misdemeanor petty theft taken off my record?

You may have heard of an expungement. That term is incorrect. California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal...

I want to reduce a probation violation

I understand that you need the violation to be below the magic 365 days, but we don't know what the status of your case is. Are they offering a 16...

What god words can I use in attempt to get a TRO?

Unfortunately, nobody can script this for you and there really aren't any magic words.... it's a matter of presenting a compelling recitation of...

I received a speeding, paid bail, plead not guilty, & was given a trial date I couldn't attend. How should I ask for reopening?

You will have to get yourself back on calendar and physically appear in court to request this. Bring any supporting documentation regarding your...

The tickets and failing to appear won't greatly impact his current case (although his failures to appear may impact bail). Burglary is either...