Good question. I wrote an article on what is an arraignment. Click on the link below to read it. Will you get locked up on a first time DUI at...

The text messages show a conversation between defendant and the cop, pretending to be a customer, or visa-versa, wherein money is offered in...

My husband is doing a 10 day violation.the probation officer plans to pick him up from jail n take him to a rehab

Why does he still have to do the rehab? Because it was part of the original order, which is not erased or modified by a violation. The ten days...

With a 10 day violation for probation does my husband have to go to rehab

Sure. The ten days in jail does not substitute for the six month program. As you could surely imagine with those who are severely addicted,...

Strike removals

There is no form or motion you can file to strike a strike (i.e. a Romero motion) until you face a new charge and the prior strikes become...

In California, can I request a permanent judge for a UD case instead of the temporary ones assigned?

If the time limits of 10 days after assignment of the case has not passed, you can file a peremptory challenge under Code of Civil Procedure 170.6....

I had a charge of 484-490.5 dropped to a 490.1 infraction about 2 years ago. I am applying for state professional license help?

I would call up Christine C. McCall in Pasadena and just ask to hire her for a one-hour consultation. An infraction is a crime, so a plea of no...

Boyfriend in jail for a misdemeanor and he's a fugitive from justice?

Find out his case number and call his assigned public defender in Mendocino County. That is probably your best bet. When you find the case number...

How will a CPM in 5th Degree charge affect a green card renewal ?

Great question for a New York attorney, but not a good one for a California attorney. I recommend you speak to an immigration attorney located in...

Parking tickets issued on my out of state plates.

Just pay the tickets. Don't play games on trying to evade it or pass along the hot potato. It is not worth the holds that could be placed on your...