What does it mean when a probation officer from the intake unit says that my citation is dismissed?

Mr. Solis is correct. If the citation was dismissed, there can be no case. If there is no case, you cannot be put on informal probation.

If someone puts their hands on someone who's being verbally very abusive, why does the person who touched get arrested?

This might be considered "imperfect self-defense," as he was not actually touched by her first. However, the aggressive nature her insistent...

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It appears that the fines vary by location. I see you posted your question from San Jose. Where were you cited, as the fines appear to differ if...

There is and I did so and won. The law on this as I understand it is that a momentary crossing into a bike lane is not "driving" in the bike lane....

You have posted your question on a forum for California criminal defense issues. I would ask your question to a Washington criminal defense...

Can the DA lessen my charge after completion of my sentenced probation?

The answer is yes. Under Penal Code section 17(b)(4), a felony charge may be reduced by the judge to a misdemeanor after a conviction is entered. ...

I have warrant for an unpaid ticket can i pay it with jail?

If any of these offenses were misdemeanors, the answer is yes, you can serve jail time in lieu of paying a fine. Some of the offenses can be filed...

Already paid my fix it ticket. Do i need to appear on my due date still?

No. There is nothing due. The case was dismissed, meaning nothing is due.

I agree with Mr. Chambers. What I would do if I were you is everything possible to have the case reduced to an infraction (490.1 or even 415(2)). ...

If i am 17 can i runaway without the police actually putting in the effort to come and get me ?

Mr. Solis is correct. The answer is no. If your parents or guardian report you missing, the police will try to find you. Your clean record and...