You have an absolute right to defend yourself at a preliminary hearing, but in my professional and personal opinion, you are making a terrible...

How long can they hold you in jail without going to court

Your husband must be brought to court more no later than 2 calendar days after he was arrested. This does not include non-court days. in other...

It is my first offence and first time ever arressted, i would like to know what i should do to beat my case

I, and many other lawyers on this website, would be happy to give you information, but first we need to know what is the exact charge? Possession...

What is the rule of law for conflict of interest between a criminal defense attorney and his/her client in California?

I agree with Mr. Arzili, that the attorney would be well-advised to put a call into the State Bar Ethics Hotline. I would also add that even...

I've been accused by four people of commiting a crime that i didnt commit. now police are calling to meet with me?

The police want you to meet with them for one reason: So they can arrest you. You've heard the phrase "anything you say can and will be used...

Will my Suspended sentence to prison be terminated when I get off Probation?

Once you successfully complete probation, you have "served" your suspended sentence, so the joint suspension is over (it's not "void" - it's just...

Can you fight a DUI/DWI

I will add one other thing to the other two very fine responses. First of all, unless your sister's house was filled with a thick haze of...

The answer above are correct as far as 654. As to how much actual time you are looking at without looking at your priors and knowing anything...

How is it that I get charged with a 243 (e) (1) when I was the one that called 911 to report my boyfriend? How does that happen

I agree with Mr. Marshall, who always gives such solid information on this forum. I would add to his point that it really is in your interest to...

Strike

Like most things in law, the answer is "it depends." Are you charged with a new offense and trying to get a strike prior stricken? Are they...