My friend is in jail for domestic violence, family wants to post bail, but are afraid that when he is transfered

That is a valid concern and a serious possibility. The family would be better served hiring counsel to beat the case with those funds. Many of...

This would likely be a Felony filing and applicable statute of limitations would in face be 3 years. Suggest you hire counsel.

Do I need a lawyer?

Yes you do. You would still be in violation of probation with that blood alcohol level. Suggest you hire counsel.

You present a very general question about the nature of criminal defense work. It is actually not the norm for most of us to be working out of...

Statute of limitation on a warrant for probation violation?

There's no statute of limitations on warrants they can pursue him forever.

2nd DUI arrest while on probation for 1st

As a former dui prosecutor in van nuys I can assure you the pv will be pursued by van nuys.

My father in law is an Alzheimer's patient. He recently received a PC 242 citation. He cannot appear in court. Recourse?

If the matter is a misdemeanor an attorney can appear for your father in law at all times. Retain a local lawyer. Many of us on AVVO offer free...

What is the procedure to get a Felony Reduction and Expungement?

AGREED. More details are needed. Have him call an experienced criminal defense attorney. There are many ways to get a Felony cases minimized but an...

I want to get my petty theft misdemeanor charges dropped so I can go to college and get jobs and just have a future.

You need to hire an attorney. Theft is a serious charge for someone your age. A good attorney may be able to get the misdemeanor charges reduced....

My brother went to prison in 2008 for a felony (burglary). He just got a domestic violence and child endangerment charge

There is no way to answer that without having an attorney sit down with your brother and go over the complaint and his criminal history since all...