Is this legal and why would they proceed without him?

There may be quite a bit more going on with his case. The arraignment may have just been continued to allow him to be physically present later. ...

Asking for a jury trial only

Go to court, plead not guilty and request a public defender. You will have to be found financially qualified. Then ask the public defender about...

What if you have no excuse or reason that anyone would care about for running red light but want it dismissed?

You can always go to court, plead not guilty and then set the matter for trial. If there is a need for an officer to appear in court for your case...

Can the sheriff film and air , for profit, my traffic stop without permission how to stop it from airing

Mr. Rinaldi's answer is very good. You were in the public, correct? However, if the film is edited so that it mischaracterizes what happened in a...

What am i to expect when i go to court now can i do time twice on the same charge or do they give extensions?

You may be arrested and taken into custody. It is tough to really answer your question better without knowing the history of your case, who the...

When will he be eligible for 1/3 time if he is in reception at san quentin for a non violent crime

There is no such thing as one-third time under the Penal Code. However, under Penal Code section 4019, there is a provision for earning...

I would want to see the document to understand the context of the abbreviation. My guess, without knowing anything about the case, is that it...

I would recommend you go to a reputable charitable organization like the Red Cross, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity and do the 15 hours., or...

Is it possible to resolve a DUI case from 2007 in California from Ohio?

If the case was a misdemeanor in CA, you can hire a California attorney to try to appear in court to address the issues. However, if there has...

Is there risk of being charged with misdemeanor and go to jail for speeding infraction?

Child endangerment is a misdemeanor and that certainly could be charged. I would verify that that is not added as a charge on the day of the...