If a defendant contests part of a Restitution Order, should the victim be notified ? What is "Setting" ?

Go to the DA's office and ask to speak to the DA assigned to the case. You can also hire a victim's attorney just for the restitution hearing.

In Orange County, California Superior Court I was told in order to get a criminal restraining order against the assailant , or t

It sounds like you are trying to "out-lawyer" the lawyer by hoping to cite to a code section as if to say, "ha ha ha, I know the law better than...

How can a Judge tell you not to smoke any marijuana if you have a script?

Yes, he can. See People v. Steven Ebbert Hughes (2012 DJDAR 1153). However, most judges will allow such use after a hearing in court where the...

Sorry to hear about this. Do you have a question to ask?

How do I get out of a parking ticket? can I see a judge and ask for community service instead?

You can certainly request community service in lieu of paying a fee, but not all judges will allow this. In terms of getting out of such a...

Can I expunge a case that was dismissed 6 years ago?

I am not sure what you want. If your case was dismissed, there is no need for an expungement. There was no conviction. Call an attorney and...

Controlled substance charge possession of parfin

Sorry to hear about your situation. Do you have a question?

Before you enter into any guilty or no contest plea in such a case, talk to an immigration attorney about the consequences of this for you. A...

I would listen to Jay Finnercy in this case, as he practices out of the Vista Courthouse where your case appears venued (based on your location...

Tickes /points on license Traffic school ?

Wait for the judge to first sentence you. If you are sentenced to an infraction, it is an infraction. If sentenced to a misdemeanor, it is a...