If I was convicted of a felony 10 years ago and released from prison can I represent myself in pro per in a criminal case

Yes, you have the absolute right to counsel post-charge under the Sixth Amendment; the very same source also gives you the absolute right to...

Dui arrest?

Typically, a record of any contact with law enforcement is generated through the booking process, a filing, OR absent a filing in the juvenile...

If the DA decides not to file charges does he have to call the defense attorney or is it up to the defense attorney to find out?

The DA or local prosecutor does not have to tell investigated person's lawyer whether they decide to file or not. This is the catch-22 of the...

Please go to court ASAP (the clerk's office), put your matter on calendar, and have a strong advocate on your behalf move PC 1203.3 to modify your...

Here are the .15 and .20 plus statutes posed together: 1. This the .15 plus statute: VC 23578: "In addition to any other provision of this...

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Can a felony dismissed under pc 1203.4 be reduced under proposition 47 in CA?

Penal Code 1170.18 (proposition 47 codified) does not cover possession with the intent to sell; the PC 1170.18 reduction scheme focuses on...

Stopped paying DUI court fees for some months. Will I go to jail if I go to court to fix this?

You may have a warrant, but at any rate, please walk into court and ask to have your case put on calendar; before, you do, be prepared to pay the...

How much time will my bf do in state prison. He was sentenced to 2 years with half with. And will he do his time in county jail?

Standard felony evading is usually PC 2800.2(a): "2800.2. (a) If a person flees or attempts to elude a pursuing peace officer in violation of...

Will only have 9 of 11 community service days completed by my court date for DUI. What's gonna happen to me?

You have done a great job, don't worry. Nothing bad will happen but you must please show up on your scheduled court day; otherwise, a warrant will...

What is the result of pleading guilty?

1 - If you fight, you don't plead guilty. If the matter is charged as an infraction only, then you are merely entitled to a court (as opposed to a...