What you heard may not apply to your case. I have had clients convert their jail time to community service or Cal-Trans and then later, perhaps...

Which D.A. office should I serve for prop 47 application?

You will want to file it on the L.A. District Attorney, but there are many offices for this. The correct office will be obvious after you look at...

My fine went from $25 to $1000 all because of a fix it ticket for failure to appear in court?

Ms. Haynes' advice is great. Go to the courthouse and ask to see a judge. The judge should listen to your request and explanation. Be sure to...

Probation can search every square inch of space they think you have access to - this would include the attic, the basement, the garage and every...

Suspended license in different state w a 2 year old failure to appear court case what should i do?

I would just pay the $575 and then talk to an attorney licensed in Maryland about the warrant. If Maryland law is similar to California law (a...

Mom caught driving w/o license..twice, not a citizen

Your mom needs to be the first person in line to get a driver's license come January 1, 2015. She should also hire an attorney to leverage the new...

What do I do if the DA won't file rape charges, but my university wants to bring their own charges?

I have seen this situation before come up. There are attorneys who specialize in "school law" or "education law" that can better answer your...

It may. When you were arrested in Pasadena, did you sign a promise to appear when you were released from jail? If so, it may be tough with some...

I was arrested and charged with HS11378. The DA has offered to reduce the charge to simple possession with DEJ. With Ca.new law

This is a tough question to answer and you have properly laid out the issues and consequences. Pick your battles. I would trust the attorney you...

I paid a lawyer to represent me on a case in 2010. After 2 court dates he got arrested. I am wondering if I can redeem my money.

Your question is really more for a civil litigation attorney and would depend upon the content of the retainer agreement. He may have earned some...