Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Hello, I was falsely accused for battery. I was put in jail as well. I had a clean record and have never been in trouble with the law. Im so worried cause I know this is gonna scar my record, not to mention, I work in the medical field. I'm afraid its gonna ruin my license and ruin my ability to work in other places in my near future. Please help, I was prosecuted on something this person did to his own self only so he wouldn't get arrested and go to jail. He knew exactly what to do so he wouldn't get caught . I had initially called the police to help me, instead I get convicted of a felony . Because this person decided to bust his own lip and scratch his face saying I did it. Not to mention he has a record of battery, i believe a couple. Now im stuck with this awful charge, I feel like my future has been ruined.


Asked on 9/22/14, 2:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

There is a lot of information that you did not give us. What was your sentence? When did it happen? Are you on probation? If you are on probation have you had any violations? What was the precise charge? Did you go to trial? Did you enter a guilty plea?

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Answered on 9/22/14, 9:24 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you already were convicted or pled to the 'charges', then the case is over. There are no 'redo' options except appeal, and then only if there are properly legal grounds for appeal, and you are timely in filing. You may be able in future to seek expungement, but that does not 'remove' the charge from your permanent record.

If you are still fighting the charges in court, and you foolishly don't have counsel already, then hire a good criminal attorney to deal properly with whatever defenses and evidence available. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be.

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Answered on 9/22/14, 12:43 pm


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