Is there a legal time frame that is appropriate to be arraigned by?

This is a bit unusual, but not unheard of. I just had a very similar case in Berkeley where the DA's office took four months to charge the case,...

Should I alert the court of my recent DUI?

You DO NOT have an obligation to notify the San Francisco court of your recent arrest. However, you will need someone to represent you in your DUI...

What can my friend expect during his first court appearance this week?

Has your friend already met with the public defender and qualified for its representation? Oftentimes at the first appearance, you are simply...

What charges and penalties can one expect from a 33 yr old man having consensual sex with a 17 yr old in ca?

As my colleagues have said, a person cannot legally consent to sex when they are under 18 years of age. The good news is that it sounds like you...

How you prove you are innocent and drop charges for child molesting?

As some of my colleagues have stated, this situation presents problems for your sister in addition to the obvious problem your boyfriend faces. The...

How long will it actually take for my case to go to trial?

I think you are confused about the process because you do not yet have a lawyer. If that is the case, find one. Avvo is a useful tool for finding...

Yes, it is possible to get it dropped to an infraction. Which county is your case in?

An immigration attorney who specializes in post-conviction relief for immigrants once told me that even a DEJ can get negatively affect your...

Can this case be thrown out due to illegal search and seizure? does my husband have any rights?is it legal to search the car?

It sounds like this could be an illegal search and seizure due to lack of reasonable suspicion to stop the car. You should each have your own...

Can a first time offender avoid jail time for embezzlement?

Yes, you have a case. You need to find an attorney who is experienced in criminal defense in order to beat the charges. $80k is a large sum, but...