First of all, the Judge would have to allow the attorney to withdraw, he can't just quit. Not sure you would want someone with that type of...

The best way to guarantee not being taken into custody is to retain a private attorney to appear for you. If your case is in Ventura courts,...

Can you tell me the case law that states...."special conditions of probation or parole have to be directly related to the case f

When you were sentenced, the Judge had to ask you if you "accept the terms and conditions of probation" and you said "yes" or they would not have...

1st DUI question regarding the legnth of t he dui program.

Did you have to admit the special enhancement of being over 0.15% BAC? Probably not and that is why you only have to do the 3 month program.

Do I need To be formally charged or brought to trial for a misdemeanor in CA within a year ?

Once you appeared at the Arraignment, meaning the case was filed, there is no longer a Statute Of Limitations problem. Sounds like your lawyer has...

Domistic violence? What haven’t they arrested my baby father?

Since the police did not see the crime occur, they cannot make a misdemeanor arrest. Since you had no bruise to corroborate your version, in...

Is it bad to contact DA??

If the Statute of Limitations has run, a case cannot be filed. However, it is not always that simple as there are crimes where the SOL doesn't...

Domestic violence?

I take it from your question, that he was arrested as a result of hitting you in the head. You don't have to get beaten up for it to be a crime....

What is the difference between 273A(A) and 273A(A) with special allegations/ death? Clearly both are Felonies. Thank you.

First of all, if the victim died as the result of spousal abuse, they would charge PC 187, murder, not a special allegation. If the victim lived,...

Can a 17 year old date a 20 year old even if they don't have sex in California?

If it's just a couple of months until she is 18, wait. Once they are just making out, it is hard to stop.....