What happens in the arraignment day?

the arraignment day is the first court appearance, where you will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, bail will be set, or OR granted (unless you...

Can my charges be dropped?

Charges you have been convicted of cannot be "dropped." But, you can apply for expungement, which will, if granted, allow you to tell most...

Inmate programs for earlier release?

This depends on when he was convicted. If it was after realignment, then he has a chance to get himself out of prison (if that is where he is) and...

2nd DUI and DMV IID Requirement Options?

the court case and the DMV consequences are two separate things. The DMV can require things in order to get your license off of restriction. The...

This may be difficult but not impossible to accomplish. First you need to get a good result on your current case, then hire a good attorney to work...

I've had a couple dui's in California and moved out of state. I did do a few days in jail but never went back for my court date

Contact a California defense attorney ASAP. these things can be taken care of, and a good defense attorney can mitigate the consequences.

No. Mandatory minimums are prison terms.

Why do prosecutor's insist on package deals for multiple felony drug defendents

This does not sound like a federal criminal case to me. In federal cases, it really matters very little if you both get the same plea, because...

What do I need to file to get my discovery for a federal habeas corpus?

If this was over 9 years ago, then you are likely time barred from filing anything anyway. Please contact a habeas attorney to check filing...

My boyfriend was arrested on a marijuana case and is in a federal jail, how serious is his crime? How long could he possibly get

Federal drug charges are very serious, and as of right now can carry heavy mandatory minimum sentences of 5, 10 or 15 years MINIMUM. Things can be...