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If a person attempts suicide after being with a friend but fails, are there criminal charges that can be placed upon the friend?

Under the laws of all states in this country suicide essentially is a crime and one who assists another could be charged as an aider to the crime. Given what you have written, a third person could pre

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 1 month ago

What to do about an expunged conviction and a job application?

What crime was expunged. If both were expunged, then you say no...that is the whole point. But before you do this, make sure you do an FBI background check and find these listings. If you were charged

MD, Member, California Bar answered 1 month ago

Can I request jail time or community service instead of paying probation restitution.

If the judge has not sentenced you yet, talk to the district attorney handling your case about requesting community service or jail time. If you have already been sentenced, talk to your probation off

Nathan Wagner answered 1 month ago

If my son and his friend stole some items from a school dance and the matter is before the juvenile court, is it possible to have his criminal history record expunged?

Typically, such juvenile offenses are sealed by the court.This means that the offense will not show up on your son's criminal history record. However, that having been said, you would be well adv

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 1 month ago

If I was caught stealing about $67 worth of products and have to go to court, how can I expunge this?

If this is your first offense, then you can ask for somethingknown as "diversion". Pursuant to this, you will go to court, plead guilty and receive a special kind of proabation. Upon its successful co

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 1 month ago

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