Can this make my statement invalid to use in court?

I agree with Mr. Dane, but would add this: The prosecutor is very likely to grant you immunity should you assert the 5th. If they seriously wanted...

I agree with the previous post that if you are trying to fraudulently obtain a financial benefit or avoid a financial obligation by faking your...

I got a citation for driving on a suspended license in CA. Will I end up going to jail?

I would just add this to Mr. Dane's answer: It is very common practice for the DA to reduce a suspended license case to a driving without a...

CAN A public defender go to an arraignment for a battery charge?

Actually, I think it you might be able to arrange for this depending on the local public defender's (PD) office and the court's practice. When I...

How likely is it that DA files charges within a year for petty theft charge?

I work in LA, and have for many years and I have seldom seen a belated filing in this situation. On the contrary, my experience is that once a...

My boyfriend has been in jail for a couple a months now for felony, the DA and his laywer may have come to a resolution and drop

Your boyfriend can (and should) contact his lawyer and ask to advance the court date so that the matter can be resolved and/or his custody status...

According the CA Supreme Court decision People v. Fierro (1991) 1 Cal. 4th 173, Fierro "was convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187),...

I have a battery charge against me for a pc242

You should have a lawyer represent you. A decent public defender can handle easily handle this case. If you qualify for their services, you...

What is the different between a subpoena and extradition?

I agree with Mr. Kaman. I think your son's lawyer probably said "transcription" not extradition. Typically, in a criminal case the court has to...

How can i have a petty theft warrent if i was never caught stealing

I disagree with the previous post. I think you made it clear that you did not commit this crime. These kinds of mistakes are not uncommon. ...