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...

New revised I-485 questions

Since there is no such thing in California as a "Class C Misdemeanor" you would have to ask an attorney in the state the ticket was in. If you...

While you don't have a "right" to request a continuance, you most certainly should be granted one if you have at least done a significant part of...

In a case of domestic violence ?can you still be found guilty even though your partner doesn't testify against you.

Yes they can if you were arrested at the scene and your partner identified you and made statements to the police about what happened. Also if your...

Can a 9-year old boy be a sex offender?

Who told him he would be facing charges? 9 year old children are not old enough to be charged with a crime. You should contact a lawyer in...

Can I find a house arrest agency on my own or does the court help?

If your case is at the Metro courthouse, ask for a surrender at IRC (Inmate Reception Center) instead of surrendering in court. There they will...

My significant other is in a situation very, very similar to the Michael Glenn Rowe but Hilary case of 1989 that was overturned.

So your significant other stole from his own family? You would have to sheppardize the case to see if it is still valid law. Better yet, talk to...

Help?

If he bailed out, he would have received a slip with the court date on it when released. The date on the Sheriff's website is probably from before...

My sister got arrested for DUI and she hit a car plus she has no drivers license, what are the consequences she's looking at?

First of all, since she is under 21, if she has ANY measurable amount of alcohol in her system, she is going to lose her ability to get a license...

What kind of lawyer do i need ?

He needs an experienced criminal defense attorney. This is a STRIKE charge meaning that he is facing not just prison on this case, but increased...