I was booked on 2 felonies, PC 182(a)(1), and HS 11360(a). Went to my arraignment and my paperwork was not reviewed yet.

I appear regularly in Ventura, and they often have "missing" Complaints, which means they have not decided whether to file the case by your...

Prop 47 in orange county ca.

It depends upon whether you have any probation violations in addition to the Prop 36 fall off case. If not, an attorney can Petition the court to...

When a court reporter is present in a california dv case are there audio tapes also being created?

In Ventura, misdemeanors are tape recorded and felonies are taken down by a certified court reporter. When you are in court, you will either see...

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Dropped charges but still must go to court?

The prosecutor is trying to look out for you by proceeding, especially if the battery was caught on security video. If it is set for trial...

Arrested for possession, have to do dej. Now that prop 47 past do I still have to dej?

Yes you have to complete the classes and yes, your lawyer can petition the court to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. You should do that now as...

Before you get another car, get an attorney. Mr. Slate said it all. You have 10 days to request a hearing with the DMV to save your license. ...

I was arrested for possession and I had to go to dej . Can I get it dropped to a misdemeanor?

Yes, you or your lawyer can file a Petition to reduce the felony possession to a misdemeanor pursuant to Prop 47. You should do this asap just in...

Copies of criminal case docket?

If you want printouts from the computer, you can go to any Los Angeles County criminal clerk. It costs to get certified copies. If you want to...

What kind of attorney could help me in a domestic violence case?

You need to talk to a civil attorney, preferably one who does Personal Injury. The statute of Limitations may have run, and damages may be hard to...

Hello Avvo, is the defendant aloud to ask the judge to speak on the day of sentencing? Is the spouse aloud to speak?

At the time of sentencing, the attorney representing your husband would decide whether he should talk or not. Reference letters should always be...