Am I able to travel to Canada before I am sentenced? Will I be allowed into Canada with only charges against me and no sentence

Assuming no bail bond issue re travel, the issue is whether Canada treats a mere arrest differently than a completed conviction. See the following...

Will I still have a chance to clean off my petty theft record in my case?

Have an attorney file a PC 1018 motion to vacate if the judgment date is within the 6 months window. You have some arguable good cause, a key...

Is there a form to file some sort of 'motion for early release' or something of that nature?

From my website: "Some judges who are unhappy with sentences they had to impose under mandatory laws have asked prosecutors to cut the punishment,...

What should I do about not receiving my fine and what does booking require mean. Will they take me to jail(it was under 50$)

Retain a CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER ASAP and do not pay any "civil" fine mailed to you by Kohl's. As others have said, there is a "new sheriff in...

If your in jail for attempted burglary and the judge O Rs you, can it be revoked if someone files restraining order on you

The answer is yes if there is a change of circumstances and there sure seems like something additional is happening to entitle the court to take a...

Because there is no evidence of my BAC at the time of my arrest, will the DMV still suspend my license? If so, for how long?

Either write (or have your lawyer write) the local Driver Safety office and request a late APS hearing explaining the circumstances (that there was...

Will I get a warrant if I fail to appear on violation of a restraining order if I have urgent MRI appointment the same day.

50/50---A lawyer can appear for you (altho PC 977 says you have to personally be there on these types of cases). But--the lawyer can show the...

Are my motions appropriate and does it seem like I have a reasonable chance of having them granted?

Don't do this on your own any further. Retain a lawyer or apply for a PD. You have decent points here---don't want to muck it up.

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Can I leave the state after establishing contact with an attorney?

If, If, If If a solo accident with no passengers in your car, if the prior was a misdemeanor, if you are not on probation, then you can leave...

Will the OC district attorneys office reject a weak case before the SOL is reached or let it expire?

Expect it to be filed and be pleasantly surprised if it isn't. Keep checking the court's website for status.