What does it mean before my arraignment hearing, that they set a new date?

It just means that the DA didn't file the case in time for your scheduled arraignment so they have sent you a letter with a new court date. Make...

First offense got charged with intent to sell?

Retain an experienced criminal defense attorney near the courthouse you have to appear in. The "usual" sentence in State court is 3 years of Formal...

With the jail overcrowding your Public Defender should ask to just convert it to jail. The Sheriff's policy as of November 9, 2019 is to book and...

Why was my boyfriend arrested when the charges were dropped two months ago? can he avoid jail time for his medical conditions ?

You need to talk with the attorney you hired since they actually have the case file, police reports, prior record etc. This is why you hired...

Would this be a nonviolent or violent crime?

Mr. Marshall is correct and violent or not, they are not a good recipient for freedom! Good luck!

Can I go to jail for a weed ticket?

Unless you are a minor or on Probation, Possession of Marijuana is a non-detainable offense meaning that it is punishable by a fine only. However,...

I don’t know when my court day is and I don’t have a public defender yet. I also haven’t talk to anyone for legal advice.

First of all relax; Ventura is strict, but Shoplifting cases are actually dealt with gentler than in LA County; often without any probation....

The longer you wait to get the warrant recalled the more likely it is that you will get jail time. Or, as is most often the case, you will get...

It means he has been sentenced. It is impossible to tell when he will get out without knowing what he was convicted of and how many days (county...

This is a tough situation that usually results in your DUI being reduced to a wet reckless at the very least. Unless the only reason you won the...