After being charged with a drug possession misdemeanor,what steps can i take right now to help myself right now?

If you have no other record, you can get it dismissed by going through the DEJ (Deferred Entry of Judgement) program. That means that you will...

My brother was charged a 3rd strike on a position of drugs charge

No, Prop 47 does NOT apply to anyone with prior strikes. That being said, Los Angeles generally does not file non-violent cases as 3rd strikes. ...

DUI's in NJ are not considered misdemeanors, but what will the state of California classify them as?

If the elements of the offense in New Jersey meet the requirements for a DUI in California, they can consider them as priors here. That means you...

Can I file a habeas in court on the suspension of my license? I never receive the denial from mandatory actions unit.

No, Habeas Corpus literally means "produce the body" and is used to get someone out of custody. You should contact an attorney who specializes in...

If you have a "no contact" order from a felony, can you still hire a private investigator or does that break the order?

Have your attorney hire the PI, then you are not violating the Order.

In Los Angeles County, CA, How can I change my formal probation to summary probation since I have a misdemeanor case.

Ventura county puts you on Formal Probation for many misdemeanors such as DUIs, Domestic Violence and sex cases. If you transferred probation to LA...

How do I handle the sale of a car when I have IID restriction?

Go to the installer and tell them. They may be able to put it in the new car right away. Or have your lawyer go to court before to avoid a...

If one of your conditions of probation is to not leave the county or staye, then you must get permission from the POE or the Court. Contact the...

What would be the charge for this crime?

For your future hypothetical questions, it is illegal to sell, give or transport controlled substances. Payment is irrelevant.

I've been subpoenaed as a witness to a criminal case. Do I have to show up to court?

It depends upon how you were served with the subpoena. In California, it is common for prosecutors to mail a subpoena to a witness. This is not...