Is it possible to seal or expunge a dismissed charge in CA?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

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Charged with felony burglary...

They went from felony burglary to misdemeanor petty theft. This nothing to complain about. Yes, it is legal. You still need a lawyer and to...

Hi, I got a letter saying i need to pay a settlement of 500 dollars for theft of merchandise that happened 2 years ago.

This is a "civil demand". It is authorized by law, but it is all bark and no bite. Look around here on avvo and you'll see the consensus is to...

In California, If Man "A" Pays Woman "B" To Have Sex With Another Man "C," but A Never Touches B or C, Has Any Crime Occurred?

While I haven't directly run across your A, B & C scenario before, I've now read the Wooten case..... Interesting. What I haven't done (and...

Search Warrant in California, does it need and actual signature from a Judge?

A search warrant is typically signed by the issuing magistrate, but there can be telephonic warrant applications where the original signature may...

Do I need to attend court date?

Sometimes the prosecution files last minute. If you have a court date, attend. If your case is not on calendar, get documentation that you were...

I want to seal my background permantly; is it possible to do this? I want to join law enforcement.

No, you cannot seal adult convictions in California. The 1203.4 dismissal is about as good as it gets short of a governor's pardon.

Caught shoplifting, this is my first offense, what can I expect and should I get an attorney?

The biggest factor for you will be where this happened. If it was in Anaheim, it will be prosecuted by the Anaheim city attorney's office. They...

Please give me advice! Do I take the courts offer or hire an attorney? What if I lose with the attorney and end up paying both.

Sorry, but nobody here can or should advise you whether or not to take a deal. Only your attorney, the person with all the facts and all the...

I am currently employed, but in search of new jobs. Three job had turn me away due to my background check. In need of help.

The best you can do with adult convictions is to get them dismissed under Penal Code 1203.4 (commonly called an expungement). It won't take them...