First time misdemeanor? What do I do..?

You really do need to hire a lawyer who can appear on your behalf so there is no warrant issued. Depending upon the facts of the case, your prior...

Representing myself in a misdemeanor "Open Container in Public (25620 b.p)" case

Never ever ever ever represent yourself. Better to ask for a public defender to be appointed. There's a decent chance if you have no prior record...

Need to know how much time im looking at ???

You need to hire a good criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles as soon as possible. There's no way to know with out more details how much time...

Can a lawyer automatically charge a client for 2 misdeamor charges when she originally signed up with him for one??

First of all, you need to have an attorney you trust. You may want to attempt to communicate better with this lawyer. Sometimes after a short...

Public defenders are very very busy and a newly assigned PD will need time to work on your case so it may be in your interest to give your new...

Will i serve my full sentence?

75 days for a first time 14601.2 (driving on suspended for a prior dui) seems really harsh. Seems like something else was going on. Didn't the...

I got caught stealing 5dollors in baby wipes

You may have a speedy trial issue, which if successful, would result in a dismissal of the charge. Hire a good los angeles criminal attorney as...

What typically happens when you get caught with petty theft twice?

I agree with attorney Marshal. On your first day of court request a public defender be appointed and tell him or her about your prior. You may get...

Voluntary intoxication is not a defense. The dmv only has to find you refused or failed to take a chemical test when requested by a peace officer...

I’ve cant remember my case number. And I need my case record form the court to apply VISA.

Easy ! Go to lacourt.org and look under criminal and then do a defendant index search by name and date of birth. You must pay $1 per search and set...