What can I do to help my brother not end up in jail?

Have the charges been filed in adult or juvenile court? Has an arrest been made? There are many factors to be considered here but, certainly, your...

If you were only detained, can evidence in a police report be used against you in DCFS/CPS trial if police were not questioned

A police report is hearsay and can be challenged on those grounds. Corroborating evidence of a competent nature would be required before the...

Early probation termination

Usually completing at least 50% of your probation term, along with fully completing all other terms and conditions of probation, is the minimum...

Hello, a month ago i was taken into custody by UCI Police Department for Penal Code 851.6 and under the provisions of 849(b)(2).

The paperwork you were given signifies you were not arrested but merely detained, essentially for your own good. It's a little strange you have now...

Can I drink a little bit before driving on probation?

While on probation, you are under court order not to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in your body. So, yes, a 0.01% BAC reading could...

Should I plea 'Not Guilty'?

Based upon what you say, I would fight this case all the way. However I would like to see what both sides are claiming to be the facts in order to...

It would certainly benefit you to hire counsel and thus avoid time in custody. Bellflower is a tough court, if that's the court you are in.

I just found out that a no bail warrant was issued in 1987 & the sherrif office says they don't have details. What do I do?

I can understand how this must be disturbing to you. If you recall the court in which the case was filed, I should be able to find out for you what...

Do I have a possible law suit?

Without knowing more, it sounds like a clerical error (nobody serves jail time without also having probation or parole terms). As such, the court's...

Can a neighbor file a defamation case against another for saying the truth?

Don't you think your time would be better spent doing what you can for your children.