Can a misdeamenor judge and misdeamenor DA hear and prosecute a felony case in California?

a district attorney can prosecute a felony and a judge can hear it. need more facts and circumstances to determine your other question.

A short answer is yes, chages can be dropped but it's unlikely. This is because if charges have been filed by the prosecution, they believe based...

Does a DA also look at a defendant'a arrest/police records besides their criminal record when determining prosecution?

yes all the facts will be considered including any prior criminal activity. as a former prosecutor I suggest finding a lawyer with experience.we...

Well the worst case, as my colleagues have pointed out is a year in jail. But the truth is, DUIs can be complex which means there are many ways to...

Yes there are things you can do to keep this off a permanent record. The facts of your case need to be looked at. As a former prosecutor, find a...

My fiancee, a single divorced mother of 3 daughters recently was arrested for 470 (d) and additionally charged with 459.

My colleagues are all correct and as a former prosecutor I can tell you that they'll charge everything here because of her history. The global...

What charges will take place for stopping a repo from taking my car and driving it away

Depends what the DA feels they have the evidence to prove. Robbery would be the most serious charge, but that's taking something you have no legal...

How much time will a person do for a sent of 365 in the la county jail?

With credits for just being in jail and not making trouble he will likely only do half the time. But he could actually be released sooner and...

Drug transactions at a bar are never a good idea. the problem for your friend is that possession can turn into position for sale if there is a...

What is the charge for pety theft on 20year old?

My colleagues are right about the charges but there are ways to fight it. Find an attorney that won't charge you an arm and a leg to deal with this.