415 disruption of peace domestic violence

That would probably depend on the strengths and weaknesses of the case. Injuries, criminal history an willingness/ credibility of the complaining...

30 year old man facing 6thDUI-L.A.CA-3suspicision,1bodily injury-1accident-1recless driving. NO RECORD OF INPATIENT REHAB! HELP

Delancey Street is a pretty solid program but the prosecution has to be on board. It would be quite a fight to convince them because of the...

Are there any laws that might help prevent a 17 year old boy and a 15 year old girl from being sexually intimate?

Yes, this behavior can be considered statutory rape. But using the law to limit sexuality is dangerous. This could ruin someone's life because a...

I am charged with two counts of pc242 what will happen at my arraignment

A simple battery is a misdemeanor. I am assuming from your post that you are out of custody:) This means that you will have a right to speedy...

Caught stealing from 3 separate stores on the same day (Over $2,000). They "stacked" the charges to make it a felony burglary.

Felony commercial burglary is what is called a "wobbler." This means it could be reduced to a misdemeanor. Additionally, if it is reduced to a...

I would not say it is "normal" for a judge to have a defendant evaluated by a court appointed psychiatrist, but it is legal. If the judge doubts...

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They must disclose who they plan to call. Otherwise the Judge might exclude them or sanction the prosecutor for a 1054 or Brady violation. ...

You should have an attorney either go on your behalf or accompany you. It could be no big deal, it could be major. Best not to look like you are...

How serious is my sons charge?

Since your son has no record and he is now an adult, protecting his record is extremely important. Additionally, vandalism carries a driver's...

Finace got 2 w half ab109 3 cases ran concurrent 12/22 and 1/13 why is release date 1/3/14 if he was arrested 12/7/12 LAcounty

This happens a lot since AB 109 was enacted. Because he was mistakenly transferred his credits probably need to be redone now that he is back in...