The DA will likely file something--misdemeanor probably. An atty is essential primarily because the DA will push for some sort of substantial...

Can i change a guilty plea before sentencing? What steps do i take in CA. I took a plea bargain and pleaded "no contest"

It's not automatic. PC 1018 says, in part: "On application of the defendant at any time before judgment ………, the court MAY, and in case of a...

Restricted license

If you are stopped driving to the beach with surfboards stacked high on the roof (and ur not a pro surfer) then you would likely be in trouble in...

I am on felony probation for another two years. Within the last two years I have been diagnosed with some debilitating medical

Courts and prosecutors are legally tasked with doing their utmost to make crime victims "whole" -- i.e. getting them paid. I've had judges tell...

Calling a PDs office before the first court date will yield mixed results, depending on the office. At best, you'll get some general info on...

Found evidence in my old case that I was just now made aware of.

There is a motion known as "coram nobis" -- basically asking the court to go back in time to vacate the conviction (and then start all over). The...

I have a dui, and I believe I was under the .08 limit.

Your age is not stated--if under 21, 0 tolerance applies to dmv and may affect court filing. Remember to request the APS hearing from dmv within...

I just got my background check results for a job my criminal record was clean but my motor vehicle record I had

Consider filing a petition for judicial dismissal (PC 1203.4) to sanitize (to some extent) the VC 14601 charge.

Restituation

Since you don't know the "steps" or, presumably, the amount, my guess is that you haven't yet been to court and so are not yet subject to a...

I have a friend fighting a drug, and weapons charge. She has a gang inhancment hanging over her head.

My sense is that the PDs office in San Berdu is swamped--they have a lot of cases there. But your friend is facing serious charges so the PDs...