I'm being charged with (M) 114 pc-flase documents and 148.3(a) pc falsely reporting an emergency, I wasn't born here.

You need to be extremely careful here and hire skilled defense counsel and immigration counsel immediately. Your case implicates acts of fraud...

It is possible for the court in another county to find out about any violation of informal probation on a sliding scale of the type of violation...

You may have great facts that point toward dismissal, but there is no way to give firm advice here without knowing all of the facts. Those facts...

Do they need substantial proof like DNA or photos or eyewitnesses to prove statutory rape?

Almost every crime, including sexual assault on a minor, has no specific type of proof requirements. However, the prosecution must prove each...

How long does the DA have to "pick up" your case before having to release you?

This is a good question for which there are too many possiblities to thoroughly answer correctly. However, generally, In felony cases, you can be...

I got a Work Release program in San Bernardino County, but live 87 miles away in LA county. How do i do my time closer to home?

It is not entirely clear whether you were pre-approved for work release or whether you have been sentenced. If you have not yet accepted a plea or...

My brother is being charged with 203 PC after using self defense.

Your bother should retain counsel immediately. I do not make this recommendation lightly. Your brother is charged with causing mayhem and great...

Can you attain a passport and leave the country to visit if you have an open bench warrant?

This is one of the those issues that simply depends upon the degree of diligence of law enforcement. You may be able to get the Passport from the...

Legal Advice - Someone called the police on me because I forgot my son in the car for a minute?

You must first understand that it is not acceptable to forget your son in the car when shopping or for any other reason and even for a few minutes....

Take a look at my firm's blog on the subject. I believe your question is answered there or on the link to the DOJ website therein. ...