How do i get petty theft off my record,

Is your case a pending petty theft case with an upcoming court date or has it already been resved through a disposition and your looking for an...

Felony dui sentencing

Depends on the judge and the facts of your case. I have had client's remain out on bond pending sentencing after a conviction and I have had...

How can we fight a hit and run when there are two different officers 1 is a highway patrol the other is a sheriff

Please speak to a local experienced attorney and just as important, please do not allow your son to talk to any other law enforcement personnel.

No, you can't be stopped just because a passenger smokes MJ in your car. However, if you are legally stopped for speeding and the cop smells MJ, he...

How will my misdemeanor appear in background checks once it is dismissed (after i complete PC-1000)?

PC 1000 is not an expungement. (Technically, there is no expungement in California, PC1203.4 relief is often mislabeled). If you read PC 1000.4...

Are public defenders required to negotiate plea deals in marijuana cases at border crossings?

Every criminal defense attorney including Deputy Public Defenders are ethically obligated to work zealously for their client and that would include...

Yes, if you are on informal/summary/court (misdemeanor) probation you can live in another county without any issues. Felony formal probation...

If my DUI was reduced to a "wet wreckless" as recognized by the court and the DMV am I required to maintain an SR-22?

Did you or your attorney attend an Administrative Per Se DMV hearing based upon your alcohol DUI arrest? If so and you lost the administrative...

Went in for jury misconduct and got sentenced. Is that legal?

This is a very complex question that needs a lot more information before any attorney can provide you with accurate legal advice. I would call a...

Is it possible to file a motion for a new trial if I'm found guilty ?

Yes, post verdict and prior to sentencing, a defendant can file a motion for new trial.