What are the requirements for the right to a speedy trial in CA?

In most states, the time period for speedy trial for a misdemeanor or felony in a state court (not a municipal court) is 6 months from the time of...

Do you get arrested once you get mailed a secret indictment with a court date

As a former prosecutor, I did grand jury indictments and there were no "secret indictments." We either sought arrest warrants for people or had...

Do I have grounds to sue?

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Probation Fines??

Rarely, as Mr. Greenwood stated, if it just fines and costs (no restitution) they normally convert it to a civil judgment and then just intercept...

What is the ( any) DMV looking for when they run your social security number?

They want to know that you are a resident of the US before they issue you a license.

Can the DMV find out about someone's legal or lawful status when they run their social security number?

You normally have to have some proof of being a resident to get a driver's license - birth certificate, social security number, mail send to...

Will a past charge (traffic) that i received prior to be putting on probation mess up my probation?

Good question. Because the date of the offense occurred prior to you being put on probation, it CAN'T legally be held against you. Of course, you...

Hire a criminal defense attorney

I have been givin a plea deal of 2 years probation , 50 hours of community service and restitution for a trespassing charge.

There is NO attorney on this site who can tell you if it is a "fair deal" or not. An attorney would have to see the police reports, witness...

Can the local sheriffs office wait for four days to give out a ticket for a traffic violation in which they had no contact

Yes. They can absolutely do that. I am not sure why you put the Avvo warning to questioners as part of your question though. That is a first in the...