Hi i just got charged for misdemeanor assault and battery its my first offense and was wondering if the court will go easy on me

Although this is a misdemeanor, it really depends on the certain facts of the case. I can tell you that if this is out of Long Beach Court, you are...

How Can An LA County (non-violent) Inmate Get House Arrest?

At this point they are no longer offering house arrest for County Prison, only for County jail. But call the probation office and ask if they are....

If i violated a TRO, will telling my lawyer the truth keep him from entering a 'not guilty' plea for me?

Per your request the attorney can do whatever. Even if you tell him the truth but want to fight the case your attorney can still plea you not...

Can DA prosecute a misdemeanor trfc case Driving on Susp Lic, without the citing officer to testify ? Only have written statemnt

No because you can't cross-examine the decadent! I would fight that if I were you. And make sure you attorney does that. Elliot...

My son was asked to come to the police station for questioning and ended up booked in jail.

You need to get him an attorney. The detectives usually lie to get a confession. They'll say they have evidence that they usually don't have to see...

I'm in CA. I hired a private lawyer to replace the public defender.

Reasonable time, but the PD can just give it to him at the next appearance...

You did not need to pay the $325 because its just a demand. However, to keep this off your record you may have to take it to trial and fight. The...

Wife was riding in a friends car that got stopped by the police.they found a bag with meth in it behind her seat ,

She has a very good chance if she fights this. Knowledge is a a main factor in this and it can be proven that she had no knowledge of the meth....

What is the penalty for a felon, prior drug, in possession of illegal firearm. Is there a mandatory minimum.

16 months to 36 months (basic) but dispositions can be reached. Was he on probation or parole? That makes a huge difference in his case, because...

I was charged with petty theft, the store gave me a fine but i also got a tiket from the police,am i obligated to pay the fine?

The fine that the store give you, you do not have to pay. Its a request for a settlement. No one can force you to pay something without a court...