What happens when you are charged with a crime and you go to court for the first time?

Your first appearance (arraignment) is when they will tell you the charges you are facing. If you can't afford an attorney, the court will appoint...

Should i seek an attorny for this wobbler case, or go it alone?

Duplicate post. Please see multiple prior answers. You need to take advantage of a free consultation by contacting a local criminal attorney to...

What can i do to prove my innocence??

Would need to be able to review the police report as there appears to be much more to this story. You need to use the "find a lawyer" tab here on...

I received civil demand today. It costs 300 dollars, the item i stole was 4 dollars and there was no cops involved.

How many letter will Walmart continue to send? There is no way to know for sure but just continue to ignore them. They will eventually stop. Hiring...

DA moved to withdraw sons plea deal saying they forgot to consult with the victim, before making him a offer.

Yes, I have seen this before, but it's not too common. The judge has the final say. Your son's attorney can oppose the motion if they believe it's...

How do I get a restraining order cancelled? I am not the restrained person and this is a a DV order (not civil).

Call the court clerk where it was issued and ask them to place the matter on calendar. You will most likely need to make an appearance and explain...

Sorry to hear about your situation. Have you attempted to simply ask your neighbors to stop making so much noise? Unfortunately, your options are...

My daughter Is being charged with assault with deadly weapon but just found out while in cusody that shes schizofernia

Very sorry to hear about the situation with your daughter. Without having the ability to review the police report, it's difficult to give you clear...

His charges are grand theft, conspiracy and a strike enhancement. Since he has a prior strike, I would imagine his bail amount will be substantial....

Is there any way to avoid jail time on your second violation of probation?

Unfortunately, your options are very limited at this point as the courts do not take kindly to repeated violations of their order. A missed drug...