Can i submit evidence of violating restraing order after the fact? my bf violated the R/L but talked me out reporting it then.

If the TRO is no longer valid, you cannot go back in time and ask the DA to file charges now. The police would have to take a report and submit it...

Can i be guilty of being under the influence of a controlled substance

Yes you can be found guilty without a test, especially if they claim you refused to give a blood or urine test. They will use the observations of...

It is very unusual for you to get out of jail without a court date. You will usually be given either a bail slip if you used a bondsman, a ticket...

Can I get in trouble by contacting his family when I have a restraining order on him?

If you have a restraining order against him, you should not be contacting his new girl friend. While it isn't illegal unless it is a mutual...

How did he get that many days credits if he was arrested 7.11.14 and sentenced 8.25.14. He should only have credits of about 45 days plus 20% of...

Yes, as long as you were booked the arrest will show up. You are still presumed innocent, but be prepared to be questioned about it. Everyone...

If a person confesses to a possession charge that I was charged for, can the court charge her for it?

I think you have already asked this question. Our opinions are the same as last time. As a former prosecutor, if she didn't cop to it at the...

Can I record my ex during exchanges?

You cannot secretly audio tape someone with very few exceptions. You can videotape without sound. You can post a sign that states the...

Can a 995 motion be held at the initial arraignment?

It depends upon which arraignment you are talking about. In a felony, you have an initial arraignment where you enter a not guilty plea and set it...

What does code 2.08.015 mean

I have never heard of that code. You don't remember ever being convicted? Are there letters before the numbers such as LAMC or PC or H&S?

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