If the judge grants the DA's amended charge, then you / your attorney can make a motion to continue the trial.

Can my records be destroyed after an order for expungement has been granted?

Are you asking to have it sealed? Or destroyed? You will not be able to get it destroyed but I've had judges order the arresting agency to expunge...

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Don't stress. The maximum exposure for this charge as a misdemeanor is 6 months in jail. However not only you will not go to jail, the judge will...

If a judge refuses to grant my Serma motion, can I bring it again? There's some term prejudicial or something like that.

Are you referring to the phrase " not prejudiced by the delay"? Or did he deny it with prejudice (you can't bring the motion again)? or without...

Is the entire motion denied, is there any recourse in trial court level ?

I agree with my colleagues. How was your prior attorney ineffective? Just because you were convicted, that doesn't mean he/she was inaffective.

What are the possible outcomes/options with the DA? Will DA consider the fact that she was still feeding/watering the animals?

Just because the Sheriff Deputies wrote her up for a felony, that doesn't necessarily mean the DA will file charges as a felony. Living conditions...

First and foremost, STOP listening to your friend. Secondly, if you can't afford an attorney, you will most likely qualify for a public defender....

Should I get custody back since I'm the other parent and they pretty much kidnapped him

Where you and your son's father ever married? Call a family attorney immediately. Your attorney can set a court date to have a hearing to enforce...

Where can I find a probono criminal lawyer in Los Angeles CA

You can call the local county Bar Association near you and ask for a referral for a pro bono attorney. There are many attorneys that offer their...

Can she get in trouble besides a civil suit

They can have you remanded for the non-payment, but as to her, she is financially responsible and can be sued and if she put up collateral, they...