How does a criminal court case get dismissed? [San Jose, California, United States of America]

There are no minimum or maximum number of appearances before trial. A criminal case can get dismissed by the judge based on a motion by the...

Will hired lawyers get information that was already gathered by the public defenders?

They should and the good ones always do.

I'm not sure of your question. A warrant is an order that is issued by the court after a finding of probable cause, e.g., it can be a search...

How do I get the jail to stop forcing psychotropic drugs on my son when he's not supposed to take them?

You will need to get a court order regarding the medication. It sounds like he should be evaluated by a psychopharmacologist and that person...

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If ue given 16mos with half its prison time right? But why did they put him on county jail (wAyside jail) if he's gonna serve a

I'm not sure of your question. Any term of a year or more constitutes a state prison sentence. A sentence of less than a year is served in county...

When requesting a court date, how long does it typically take to get on the calendar?

That depends on the jurisdiction. In LA county you could wait for months. In other counties with less congestion, it may be much quicker. You...

What is my defense if I am accused of transmitting herpes?

She would have to provide affirmative proof it was you who transmitted it. If she tests positive, it could just as easily be as a result of having...

How long do I have to wait to take possession of some property I was awarded?

You need to wait until the case is over and determine the terms of the court's order. Title could revert to you immediately, or there could be some...

Can you go to jail for unwillingly committing a crime against your will?

Ordinarily, no. There's a defense of justification. In other words, you committed a crime against your will. The law, however, very narrowly...

Is it possible for the defendant in a burglary case to write a letter to the judge?

Yes, but before doing so, give your attorney a draft and ask him what he or she thinks. You don't want to inadvertently make any admissions that...