I got a DUI misdemeanor. I did everything the court asked for but the community service. I only did 40 of 120 hours.

You can ask the lawyer that helped you to put your matter on calendar. Once you get to court, ask the judge for an extension as he or she has...

Charged with Petty Theft Misdemeanor on 27th April 15 in Palo Alto. Need Legal Advice

I also think it's in your best interest to hire a lawyer, especially since there may be some immigration consequences in your situation. It will be...

Try and relax. I think it's unlikely you'll be forced to do jail time if you're only other conviction is for petty theft from 12 years ago (this...

My son is 18 yrs old and is facing 2 robbery cases.... the public deffender told me if i give him restitution up front

Something is not adding up here. A public defender or a private criminal defense lawyer can not give a defendant any sentence that they choose....

My fiance is currently incarcerated for car theft but he was only driving a car that was stolen wish he didnt know ?

If he doesn't already have a lawyer he can and should hire one ASAP. If he cannot afford one, then the court will appoint him a public defender....

They sentenced my man to 90 days in la county jail how much time will he actually do his projected release date is May 23

At most he'll do 50% of the 90 days but it's likely he'll be released sooner than that. Only the sheriff can determine how much time he actually does.

My brother's car was stolen .whoever took car signed his name to a bill of sale and sold car.Can I file identity theft charges?

Only a prosecutor can file criminal charges. However, you can report this to the police and they can open up an investigation and decide whether or...

First time offender with the DA offering two stroke and six years with no lid should the offer be accepted

The only person that should be advising the defendant regarding any offers is his lawyer. None of us on here know anything about this case and it...

I recommending speaking to a criminal lawyer ASAP. Most of us offer free consultations, so it's in your interest to speak to a few and hire the one...

Can I get my possession charges dropped to misdemeanors/ get put on informal probo. or do I have to serve my violation first?

I recommend speaking with a lawyer and having them evaluate your case and then advise you accordingly. It's true that most drug possession charges...