A bench warrant was issued for my arrest...

Whether you will go to jail depends on what sort of court appearance you missed. Was it post-conviction? If so, have you done what you were...

What is likely to happen to me after my court case, after being arrested for hitting my boyfriend on the head during an argument

You may be charged with a misdemeanor assault. Typically, the prosecutor does not care if the "victim" wants to drop the charges or not press...

I was court ordered to do a drug diversion program . The judge also granted indigent status and said I am not required to pay

My understanding is that no program is absolutely free anymore. The best the court can do is to order a fee evaluation and you will pay based on a...

What happens after u get drug tested and test dirty on Juvi probation when court comes?

Much more information is needed. What did he go to juvi for? Was it a drug case (i would assume so since he was tested)? Has he otherwise been...

Can a DA bring up your juvenile record during a case as an adult?

It depends on the purpose and it depends on whether you had your juvenile record sealed (based on rehabilitation). A prosecutor can use a juvenile...

I been charge for posseision of marijuana hash and have a strke for a pc245 a the da filed a first ammened complaint

That is true that you can do prison time. With the strike, that makes you ineligible for deferred entry of judgment or Prop 36. Hopefully the...

How do you get a bail reduction

For purposes of this answer, I'm assuming this matter is in state court, although that is not stated. Bail is governed by California Penal Code. ...

Is my original police statement inadmissible??

The fact that the officer lied to you about not recording does not make the statement inadmissible. But there are other considerations. For...

So I have a ticket for petty theft and showed up to my court date to find out that it wasn't filed and was told to call

You have not stated to whom the number you were given belongs to. You want to check with the court clerk regarding status. You don't want to...

Can my child testify she is over 8 years old?

Your first question as to whether your daughter can testify. The answer is "yes". California Evidence Code section 700 states: "Except as...

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