Clovis, CA Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

A bench warrant would have been issued for absconding from probation. Anytime you come into contact with law enforcement you run the risk of being detained and hauled back to jail. Depending on how serious the offense is and how far away you are, the issuing state may or may not come to extradite you. However, I don't think you want to live the rest of your life looking over your shoulder. If nothing else, it will give you peace of mind that your record is clean. Retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney in the state you were on probation on to start resolving this issue.

Generally your license will be suspended for one year because of your age (under 21). However, because you are under 21, you may be eligible for a "critical need" license from the DMV if you are able to show that you go to school and that the public transportation available is unavailable at the times you need. You should go to the DMV and ask them for an application for a critical need license to drive following your DUI conviction.

Yes you can try to file yourself, if you know how to do so properly and effectively. As indication of your need for assistance, the County Clerks office has nothing to do with expungement. Many convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition, but only if there was no felony prison time sentenced, and if it was not for certain listed Sexual crimes, and if all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending. Expungement will help in obtaining and keeping employment. If youre serious about doing this, and you think you qualify under those rules, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need. The costs are about $125 for court filing fees, and about an hours attorney time charges.