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If I get assaulted while on probation will I go to jail for pressing charges?

I was physically assaulted this weekend by someone. The person charged at me, threatened to kill me and assaulted me physically. They took my phone…

What is required to get an 11-year old misdemeanor charge expunged? Can I do it myself?

The charge was for receiving stolen property. It was settled as a misdemeanor 11 years ago. Do I need to hire an attorney to clear…

My friend’s public defender…

never answers the phone, nor does he return messages. His family is very worried and every time they go to court, the lawyer zooms out…

Does expungement of a misdemeanor allow a person previously convicted of a crime allow them to say they have never been charged with a crime?

reducing felony

I am a caregiver and have 2 counts of felony and 2 misdemeanor for stealing checks from an elderly 80 yrs old that I am…

What are my defense options?

I am charged with felony commercial burglary. I allegedly climbed into a shipping container and removed 2,000 worth of merchandise placed it approximately 80 yards…

Is it possible to get a misdemeanor drug possession charge dropped if a police officer illegally searches you?

I was pulled over and my car searched because I was driving with a suspended driver’s license. During the search the cop found a small…

Can I be held criminally liable and serve jail time regarding my falsifying me resume?

I got a job working as a football coach for a high school but I lied on my resume and application by stating that I…

Can a car dealer report a car stolen if the down payment check bounced?

In California we purchased a vehicle from a major dealer with 5K down in a personal check. The check bounced. The car was still financed….

Do i have any options ?

At 17, I was charged and convicted with assault with a deadly weapon firearm along with a gang enhancement. I was there when the crime…