Ordered to pay restitution which I did in the amount of 2276.73. went to court and the amount went up is this legal and why

Have your attorney resolve this. This happens alot. I just did this yesterday in the clerk's office in Long Beach for a client of mine. It took...

I received a cellphone ticket, I payed the amount but could not show up for the court date? What does Bail forfeiture mean?

Bail forfeiture means you gave up or surrendered your rights to the amount paid for bail, which is the amount of the ticket. I do not think there...

Is there a way to consolidate restitution fees from two separate cases?

Good question, but I think the answer is no because the restitution payments are made to the Superior Court for whatever county and then each...

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What year did the mandatory 18 month DUI Classes for a drunken driving violation become mandatory?

A little online research revealed the SB38 program became effective in January, 1990. Can the DMV (wrongfully) require you to attend such classes...

Failure to appear for for speeding ticket removed, does it mean the ticket itself is gone?

The answer is no. The speeding ticket is not gone by just clearing up the failure to appear. He still needs to resolve the ticket itself. ...

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Mr. Wallin's answer is very good. Talk to your attorney. Let him know your concerns. The attorney really may be asleep at the wheel or there may...

I was pulled over for speeding I was worried that I might have a warrant for an unpaid ticket so I gave the police officer

It is pretty serious. Perhaps more serious than you might want to think. It can be charged as a violation of Penal Code section 148(a),...

If you are awaiting sentencing Is it possible to change your plea from no contest to not guilty after signing a plea agreement?

Can you withdraw your plea? Yes. Penal Code section 1016 allows this within six months of entering a plea. People v. Francis (1954) 42 C2d 335...

If a guy comes in to a drug conspiracy 3 years later and was there a short time. Is he going to be able to get lesser time.

He certainly can fight for a lower sentence. Absolutely. However, what exactly did he do? During those six months, what was he responsible for? ...

By what legal authority is the SMC DA permitted to delegate prosecution of traffic cases to the citing agency?

I think you may have misunderstood the court's order or advice. I think the judge also may have made a mistake. First, I do not think the CHP can...