First of all, if this happened in Los Angeles county, you are eligible for Judicial Diversion. As long as you have no prior convictions, you enter...

Boyfriend seeking a motion for factual innocence after the alleged victim accused him of hitting her?

Hold on here! Cart before the horse! First of all, are they prosecuting the boyfriend? Has the case already been filed? If not, and the...

Civil Harassment Restraining Order: Illegal service and how to deny Petition for Appointment of Court Commissioner?

I am reclassifying this to Family law since they are the attorneys who deal with this.

Ms. Berry's answer is right on point. It depends upon what strike you were charged with; pre-sentence credits etc... The lawyer who was with you...

How i do i know if there is a protective order?

Confusing. Are you or your husband the defendant? Whomever was served with the protective order has the date the Order is good for on it. It...

Please do they still have delayed entry of plea ? What is Deferred entry of judgement ? And what does it mean?

I take it you were arrested for soliciting an undercover police officer for sex. If this happened in Lancaster, there is no Diversion as there is...

No, the case has to stay in LA. As a former prosecutor, i can tell you that if the DA needs her testimony for a conviction, they will pay for her...

Criteria for a Detective/police officer to investigate stalking?

First a police report has to be made. Then the police will investigate if they deem it a credible threat. If you are being stalked, your best bet...

How long does a person get arrested for when they threaten a family member?

He will go to court within 48 court hours of his arrest. He can be charged with Felony PC 422, Misdemeanor PC 422 or NOTHING! It is up to the DA...

I recently got arrested for a 11550(A). What could happen when i go to court? for it being my first offence

If this is your first offense, you are eligible for Deferred Entry of Judgement (DEJ). This is where you enter a plea of guilty to the charge of...