Need answers on violation of probation

I'm a little unclear on some facts, but from what I understand your husband had a trial on a new case but the judge granted a mistrial after a...

Misdemeanor charge, for petty theft got sick. Failed to appear in court.

Call your attorney or the public defender's office if you can't afford to hire a lawyer. The lawyer can get the matter set on calendar to have the...

Is it possible to get an expungement?

I agree with Ms. Patterson's reply. You are eligible under Penal Code 1203.4 to file for a dismissal. Mr. Mueller's pasting of Brian Dinday's...

What to expect in court for misdemeanor bench warrent?

I agree with Joe Dane's comment, but would add these points. Assuming this is an open case and you are prepared to negotiate a disposition, you...

Is eyewitness reliable?

Eyewitness identification evidence can be the most unreliable evidence available. Worse yet, a confident misidentification is more persuasive to a...

Photo-line up identification

Assuming this is the same case in an earlier post at http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-do-you-fight--photo--line-up-identification--82687.html,...

How do you fight "photo" line up identification?

There are many ways an experienced criminal defense lawyer can attack the reliability of an identification. But you need to make sure you get the...

You can make a motion to withdrawal your plea IF you can show that your plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered into. The problem with...

RE: Possession of personal property

The cop should have determined who owned the equipment before letting the owner take it. If the owner lied to the cop, then the cop's behavior is...

Is it legal to add charges to a case based on heresay?

While I agree with the other lawyers that a prosecutor can add chargesif supported by the evidence received at the preliminary hearing, it is only...