Petty theft

Since you are broke, you will go to the court appearance and ask for the Public Defender. Unfortunately, you have been arrested so there is already...

If she has an attorney, why ask us? I don't want to second guess someone who has the entire file in front of them to review. That being said, no,...

If I testified at prelim in a DV case will I have to do the same at pretrial conference and the jury trial?

Since you testified at the Prelim, if you don't show for trial they can use your testimony from the Hearing at trial. However, if you are...

Violation of probation

I believe you have already asked this, but if not, you need to make a police report. They will notify the Probation Department or, if they see...

I got a pocket knife. I’m 13 and the blade is 3 inches long.Can I carry it around?

If by drop blade you mean it is a "gravity" knife where the blade can be drawn by moving the handle, then it is illegal. All knives are illegal on...

Domestic violence

Sorry to hear about this situation. You can either contact his Probation Officer or the Police. Is your mom around? Although he is allowed to use...

Can I cross the border back to the U.S. if I have a warrant for a misdemeanor DUi?

If you are leaving the US with an outstanding warrant, you will be taken into custody at the airport or wherever you are crossing. You need to take...

You hire an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. This is your 5th DUI and there was an accident. You are lucky no one was injured,...

When you bench warrant, you are telling the Judge you don't respect them. And to avoid the court for 10 years isn't helpful. You were facing a...

I have a probation violation warrant from los Angeles upon returning back from Mexico to USA will I be arrested?

Yes, that is why they check your passport as you reenter the US! Have the attorney who represented you try to get the warrant recalled or enjoy...