Not sure if my felony is reduced to misdemeanor or expunged. will it show up on my record?

Despite people referring to a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4 as an expungement, it is NOT an expungement. An expungement (which we do not have...

Sentencing Enhancements???

There are certain allegations that the prosecution can file that "enhance" a sentence. For example, robbery is a crime. If the robbery was done at...

Can someone shine some light on what exactly a 1203.4 PC does after an arrest and successful completion of probation?

A dismissal under 1203.4 has no direct effect on a local database or system. If an individual county chooses to delete things after a petition is...

I am ignorant to the judicial system, but i would like to know why would the DA try to give my brother 17 years for a 459-1+F?

With two prior strikes, he could get 25-life. It sounds like they are offering high term (6 years) doubled with one strike and a 5 year prior...

How and what do I do to get a felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor.

Unless you entered a dual plea (a plea to the sales and a plea to a charge that is a misdemeanor or could be reduced to a misdemeanor), you won't...

For Calif misdeamenor: if asked DA for info on their claim and no response--next steps?

It sounds as though you're trying to represent yourself in a criminal matter. Even a "minor"misdemeanor can land you in jail, probation and having...

I had maycs civil demand and notice to appear court from the police. because i said that im not guilty.

Some stores talk about you getting a "fine" that you have to pay. It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a...

Can my child go to jail for possession of a switch blade in a motor vehicle.if he has a clean record?

Something is missing here. If a misdemeanor was dismissed, it's over. They cannot refile a misdemeanor. A motion to suppress is a legal issue...

I'm being charged with 11377(a) and probation violation but my original charges wer probation violation and paraphenlia

You're being charges because the prosecution thinks they can prove that you possessed it as well. That's nice, but they have to prove it. You need...

Don't pay. 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...

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