Im in process of getting a green card but have a criminal record, if i get my record dismissed will it still count against me?

A dismissal of old convictions does not erase them and the immigration officials can still see & consider them. Get a very good immigration...

Many judges will recognize the issue. Driving without a valid license is a misdemeanor under vehicle code section 12500. However, this can be...

You are absolutely correct about the limitations of an "expungement". Many people think it erases it from their record, but it does not. It adds...

Worst case scenario? Four years at half time, served in county jail under 1170(h). If he TRULY did not know the car stolen and his attempt to...

Collateral damages and misdemeanors

The disturbing the peace (as long as it is the noise section and not the fighting one) would be better on my opinion.

What is the worst that can happen to me if I am I minor charged with pety theft but this is my first charge?

If the case is even prosecuted, you'll probably get an informal pre-filing diversion. If charges are filed, you're still eligible for diversion.

If you ever went to court, you're not convicted of anything. There is a Penal Code section [849(b)] that allows police rerelease you with no...

So if they did all this and went to my house and turned up nothing and my car was impounded and i was arrested

You were arrested and are going to face felony charges. There's nothing we can do here online - you'll need to get the best criminal defense...

Can you get rid of a false confession?

At this point you're probably too late. If you are really, truly sincere about this, be prepared to spend a good chunk of money on an attorney that...

You posted this in the California section. Please consider reporting in the AZ section so attorneys there will see it and respond according to the...