What happens at an arraignment for 417.4 misdemeanor charges in San Diego, CA?

Its a formal hearing that takes less than 30 seconds once you are called. A new date is set at this hearing. Its formal so you must know what you...

Not if you have an attorney. I have seen people representing themselves get jail at arraignment, but I have never seen a person who has an...

What are my chances of having my suspension on my license lifted from 3 1/2 year old DUI?

A good start is to get into the program. Once you do that there may be alternatives for you. I don't see how you can get your license back...

Getting felony reduced to a misdemeanor for vandalism.

An expungement pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4 may get you the results you desire. The forms are on the Internet and you will need form CR 180 found...

What happens if i dont show up to court when im the victum?

You have to appear, but you don't have to testify. You have certain constitution and statutory rights that protect you from testifying. My...

What can i say if i dont want to testify against my boyfriend?

Lawyer up. You have many rights not to testify, some are constitutional and others are statutory. I wish you the best.

My boyfriend asked for a speedy trial for domestic violence ca and if the victim filed a no complaint but it was to late the da

Not necessarily. It may depend on the testimony of the officer(s). There's not enough in the fact pattern to provide you with a meaningful answer.

I was charge with domestic violence mistiminor

Testimony is considered evidence. So it appears that there will be testimony from the responding officer(s) and from the wife. That may be just...

Would an confidential informant be considered the same as a dea officer

Some CIs are DEA agents, but the CI is more likely to be someone who was stopped and decided to work off the fat by becoming an informant. Many...

Any new knowelege on SB260 on how it will work.

It is a controversial matter being forced upon the state by the US Supreme Court so expect some resistance in the early days. We will learn how it...