Yes, the investigating officer can be a witness and can sit with the DDA throughout the trial.

Can I sue for not being appointed an attorney

You didn’t include enough facts so that we can answer the question for you. I would suggest reposting the question and giving some more facts...

Please help?

Go to court and see if you qualify for the Public Defender. The court will assess whether you should be appointed counsel. If you get the PD, it is...

There are many reasons why a case may be continued before there is some sort of proceeding (like a preliminary hearing). In SB county, they use the...

Why is the public defender contesting dist att suggestion for sentencing

Honestly, it sounds as if you have that backwards. I’m not sure why his attorney would not want to do this (“in lieu of”). His PD can’t give him...

Why is the public defender saying my grandson can't do local jail time for possession of stolen property with a previous strike?

Because he has a prior strike and because for whatever reason, they don’t believe his version of what happened. Does he have any witnesses who can...

Leaving the country for college but have a pending court date after I leave...Im a minor

You can try to get it advanced, but you will need to appear in court, as well as your parents. The attorney can try to resolve it for you. It may...

A Ramey warrant is just an arrest warrant. Law enforcement obtains the warrant from a judge. Wait to do pay bail until after she has appeared in...

How much evidence do I need to report statutory rape?

Well, it’s not really illegal for him to talk to her. I’m unclear about what you are saying about the videos. Did she take them or did he? What is...

Is there bail for informal probation?

I’m not sure what the court date is for. It might be helpful to include that information. Usually speeding tickets are infractions, so there is no...