This lawyer says he will charge me 10,000 dollars for going to trial on 3 misdemenor counts. Is that about right?

Trial fees are usually set based on a number of factors: 1) How much work is involved. 2) How many days the trial will likely take. 3) The...

Im 21 year old desperatley needs adivce, one 484/488 with prior

Ok, let me make a couple of things clear. first, i really doubt the judge dismissed the case after you pled guilty. Most likely, you were placed...

Mandatory jail time for 3rd DUI.

It is unclear if you are living in residential program or you are living at home. There's a key distinction. Some Judges will consider allowing...

A "complaint" is a filing of charges against you. So this looks like it went your way. Its tough to be 100 percent sure without reading the...

If your attorney knows the particular DA's that file new cases in your courthhouse, then he may be able to contact them before your arraignment...

Would the case be dismissed if the victim of a kidnap robbery case fails to appear to the preliminary hearing?

Preliminary Hearings are set up for the judge to gauge if there was probable cause that the events happened. No one is found guilty or...

What kind of punishment do you think i will get?

Having handled hundreds of shoplifting cases, i can tell you it depends on many factors. a) what court your case is out of. b) how much was the...

If four individuals rob a store, what can be the maxium sentance for each ?

Maximum sentences for this type of crime for the adults could range up to 15 years with a gun use allegation. 10 years can be tacked on just for...

Do you get a warrent for your arrest if you stopped paying a citation?

It Depends. if your driving without a license (Vehicle Code 12500) was a misdemeanor, then yes you will get a warrant. But, if it was an...

In 2005 I got arrested for a DUI and was never processed.

Confusing question. If your DUI was never "processed" that means your case never went to court. If they wake up after 5 years and ask you to...