How long will it take for the da to pick.up.my when it's file

Typically, it will take a month or two. While they technically have up to one year for a misdemeanor offense, the DA cannot unreasonably delay the...

How can You prevent spouse abuse charges from getting filed if the DA hasn't received the report yet and nothing has been filed?

Get a criminal defense attorney for your husband. Hopefully, she will have some ideas on how to avoid a filing. Giving a statement to the victim's...

Is a defendant entitled to anonymity from an alleged victim in California?

If I'm reading your question correctly, it sounds like you are not currently being prosecuted but you have reason to believe that someone filed a...

I think this is an easy fix, assuming you don't look like your dad's twin. Send a copy of your DMV photo and simply tell them you were NOT the...

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I was upset with a friend of mine, I texted him, “I’m going to kill you”! I didn’t literally mean it! Can. Be charged with a cr?

Based on the information you have provided, it appears unlikely that you'll be charged with threats. Your friend is clearly not feeling threatened...

Advise related to criminal trial

Yes, your lawyer can impeach her with prior inconsistent statements. And definitely, your lawyer can and should use any evidence of prior false...

DA is charging me with battery for a fight that was 100% mutual combat?

You should not defend yourself. First, you're not a lawyer (I presume). Second, you're emotionally invested and that can cloud your judgment....

First, sending you a subpoena by mail is NOT proper service UNLESS you call and confirm that you received the subpoena. They MUST serve you in...

Can I see the police department for unlawful arrest?

You might; need more facts. Depends on how much MJ was in the car and if a reasonable officer would believe they had PC to arrest you for that...

My father is trying to become a citizen but he has an arrest on his record but was never charged, how can we remove it?

He can try to file a petition for finding of factual innocence or a motion to seal. There are issues regarding the delay but I've had courts...