The judge can’t change the nature of the charge for strike purposes. The charge itself determines if it’s a strike. First degree burglary is a...

You would assert your “Faretta” rights in open court. The court will either have a form or do an oral inquiry to determine whether you are...

Per the evidence code, a witness does not need specific “credentials” to qualify as an expert witness. If the witness can competently testify about...

How can I appeal a hearing that went dark?

Did you have a contested hearing or are you talking about the temporary order? It’s unclear especially since you state that you made the mistake...

Can a criminal threat be dropped if it was not real?

Just like with any alleged crime, the prosecution must prove it occurred. In this instance, you are the witness to the alleged crime. And it sounds...

The statute of limitations for second degree burglary is three years. Wobblers - charges that can be felonies or misdemeanors go by the felony...

How can I get a case dropped wear drugs were found in my home but we're not mine

The prosecution will have the burden of proving your actual or constructive possession of the drugs. If many people live there and the drugs were...

You say you weren't impaired so it will be crucial to investigate the reliability of the source of your .28 BAC reading. But if it is valid, it...

365 days is 12 months. But that doesn't answer the question about good time/work time credits. Those depend on your behavior and over-crowding. If...

So, you have a battery citation. It would probably be a misdemeanor if anything at all. Battery is what is considered a general intent crime under...