A co-defendant saying the evidence was his can help you, but it does not automatically dismiss your charge. The DA can still proceed if they...

You can still get your release paperwork without going back to the jail. Contact the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office – Custody/Records Division...

as early as possible—ideally before speaking to police, and immediately if you’re arrested, receive a court notice, or believe you’re under...

Yes—you can usually pay restitution without being arrested, but you should do it the right way. Start by contacting the county superior court clerk...

In California, DMV driving records are separate from criminal records, and an expungement does not affect the DMV record. DUI-related suspensions...

It’s a system placeholder or default entry that usually appears when the court or jail has not yet scheduled the next hearing or the case status is...

the process involves filing a Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Records (Judicial Council form CR-409) in the Superior Court of the county where...

In Los Angeles, not having a TAP card or valid fare on Metro is typically an infraction, not a felony or serious misdemeanor, and in most cases it...

With California’s newer bail rules, some drug cases get released quickly — but prior convictions can lead to a no-bail hold until the first court...

These are serious charges, but if the only witness refuses to testify, the DA may have trouble proving the case. Your attorney should be pushing...