Is it legal to serve a subpoena through regular mail? And if it's served through the mail, do copies of it also go the parties

Subpoenas on 3rd parties must be personally served.

After I complete Prop 36 and my charges are dismissed will I continue to be on informal probation?

The probation will be over after you have completed everything asked of you and a dismissal is entered. Good luck.

Do we need to retain an attorney for a court date for our 18yr old son who was caught shoplifting in CA (1st offense, $70.00)

Yes, your son should have an attorney. A conviction for a theft offense is considered a crime of "moral turpitude" and can have adverse...

It means the case was dismissed.

I am on summary probation in california and need to return to my home state.

Unless the terms of your probation specifically state that you cannot move out-of-state without court approval, you are free to go. Good luck.

Is this my 2nd or 3rd dui?

If you were never convicted of the first DUI, then it will not count. However, because the DMV did suspend your license, you will most likely be...

You can contact the Public Defenders office directly. You can find their information online. If you can afford an attorney, Avvo has many qualified...

In California, is a point always issued for an at fault car accident?

Yes. At fault accidents are counted as one point.

No, the offense will not show up as a conviction. The arrest, however, will still show up on your record. Good luck.

You may have a case against the school district for negligence/negligent supervision. There are many factors that will affect the attorneys...