What does it say on my record and can I change it?

The one day sentence (commonly called a book and release) was a common sentence for theft offenses. Why? Because the law used to be that a person...

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Does a 19 year old go to jail for rapeing a 14 year old ? for how long

If it is forcible rape, he is going to prison. If it was not by force and is "statutory rape" (actually called unlawful sexual intercourse), it is...

Definitely worth getting an attorney for this. If convicted of vandalism, you can also lose your drivers license for a year.

I'm on formal probation and need to transfer county's how do I go about this

It has to be done formally. Your probation officer can assist. Don't just move and assume it'll work out or you'll end up violating.

California: Took plea bargain for felony that would be dismissed in 2 years, still shows up on LiveScan, anything I can do?

Unfortunately, no. Dismissed cases will show up on your background check, but it depends on what type if job you're seeking whether or not...

I'm sorry for (and understand) your frustration. You, as an individual, cannot "press" charges. That decision is exclusively the District...

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Is maximum on a 245 with great bodily injury is seven years in state prison. Is probation possible? Yes. Will he get it? That depends in the...

I am on current prob.for petty theft in ca. in an accident and cited for driving with an expire DL. Will that affect probation?

Driving without a valid license under vehicle code section 12500 can either be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction. A misdemeanor could...

3year suspended sentence and strike stricken ... On the run 10years. Do i have options to avoid the susepended sentence?

You are probably not going to like this answer, but you know you have issues. Once you already planned and made a deal, then fell through on your...

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I have been arrested and charged with 475(a) and 484g(a) , out on bail and still have no explanation on why or for what.

There are some excellent attorneys in the public defenders office. The main downside to representation by the public defender is not a knock on...