I was arrested, not convicted. And offered a job but haven’t received any paperwork until tomorrow. And I will be getting a background check, but do I need to tell them about my arrest first
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Generally speaking, I wouldn’t disclose an “arrest” unless I was specifically told to do so. Arrests are highly prejudicial in that an individual can very well be innocent of a the crime for which he or she is arrested but never given the opportunity to testify or defend themselves because... View More 
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
Whether or not your failure to appear in court will result in a license suspension depends on what type of case you failed to appear for. For example, if this was a traffic related matter, then yes, the court will notify the DMV of your failure to appear and it will likely result in a license... View More
Who should I contact regarding an incident where my husband was stopped by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and taken to jail due to an unknown warrant? My husband serves as my primary caretaker, and his absence, especially for more than a day, would significantly hinder my ability to function... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Whenever anyone is taken into custody, like in this case by the CHP, they are taken to the local county jail. So the first thing you need to do is identify which county he was arrested in so you can determine which jail he’s presently being held. Once you know which jail holds inmates arrested... View More
I know what the case is regarding, I rather not appear if I don't need to. I feel the district attorney's office is trying to trick me into thinking I need to appear when it's not a real subpoena until served in person. Thank you.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
The subpoena is real. A subpoena from a District Attorney almost always relates to a criminal case and for that reason the DA will surely continue to serve you, whether by mail or in person, until you appear in court. If you willfully refuse to appear when you’ve been served a subpoena to do... View More
I pulled into jack in the box and a police car was on the same drive thru but facing opposite way.. he had a guy pulled over and when i pulled up he walked up to me wirh a flashlight. Saw that i had two alcohol drinks in my cupholder and stepped me out of the. Car. I was carrying a concealed... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
You should always fight every charge! If you plead guilty, you'll be convicted 100% of the time. You should consult with a local attorney(s). Consulations are usually free of charge and if the lawyer is experienced and honest, they can advise you what they an do to help. Lawyers can often... View More
I did not complete my outpatient program due to the fact I wasn't able to drive myself to the classes and back home because of my license being suspended so I failed to complete the program subsequent I did not appear in court on my next hearing and have been missing Court hearings ever since... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
A: You're likely still looking at jail time since the warrant remains active and your probation likely stayed for non compliance. While you can continue to live with the warrant as you have the past ten years, if it concerns you my best advise would be to hire a lawyer to add your case to... View More
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