I drove 87 in a 65mph zone. Is there any way this wont give me a point?

Yes and you cannot attend traffic school for this, as you were over 20 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.

The answer is no. Your experience is not uncommon at all. I bet the cop thought you might have been DUI, so he used the illegal window tinting...

Got issued HS11357(a) which says Poss. Cannabis on my ticket. This is my first offense ever and I have no idea what to expect!

The punishment is most likely not going to be too much. Since this took place in Los Angeles County, you most likely will be offered judicial...

What happens on your first(inital) court date? What to expect?

Your first court appearance is called an arraignment. Many people see it is a procedural ceremony, but it is also substantively quite important. ...

Please help sold I get a lawyer or go in myself ?

Use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" link and find an attorney experienced in criminal defense who regularly works in the courthouse at issue. You can...

Do I have a chance of missing my court date?

Anything is possible. When did you get your citation for shoplifting? Does it notify you of your court date?

What type of lawyer is needed in this case

I think you, perhaps as his friend, ought to get the paperwork that shows your friend already did community service for this issue. Then give it...

Probation violations, even though i was a victim. Would i have to tell her, will she find out?

I would immediately advise your probation officer of this police contact. A failure to notify him or her may constitute a probation violation. As...

I've been out of jail now for 1 yr now and have not had any dirty tests, can I get terminated early off probation?

It is possible, but very unlikely. I trust you are on a three year or more period of probation. Usually, a person on felony probation should...

How to get rid of a Felony No Bail FTA Bench Warrant in CA in one county while in custody in another? Big Catch 22! Need help!

How to get rid of the warrant in the other county is to have him appear in the other county. That will not happen until his trial in the current...