Misdemeanor case, San Jose, CA. If I hire an attorney and that attorney represent me in the court, can I go out of the country ?

Are you a U.S. citizen? If so, then you don't need to do anything. If you are not a U.S. citizen, it depends what country you are coming from. You...

Can I move out of state ( CA ) if I am still attending DB classes ?

You need to do your research and find an equivalent program in whatever state you are going to. You need to motion up your case and get the Judge's...

I received a subpoena yesterday as a witness in a criminal case.

Contact the Prosecutor in charge of the case at the DA's Office and let him/her know of your concerns. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Practicing...

Should i plea guilty?

You should never plead guilty if you did nothing wrong! Get an attorney. Call me if you want to discuss your case. Seth Weinstein, Esq....

What is the procedure if someone is taking the blame for a charge that is being placed on you.

The first thing you need to do is make sure the information you are receiving about your partner admitting everything is correct. After that, your...

My sibling was 20 when he was charged with a felony . Can he still apply for Obadiah dream act since he was a minor ?

If he was convicted of a felony, there may be a Dream Act issue. However, that would be best answered by an immigration attorney. If it was a...

I got a DUI in nor-cal for a drug charge in 1997 do i have to go to the DUI school even if i was not ordered to go buy the court

To obtain a restricted license and to obtain your full driver's license at a later date, the DMV requires you to attend a program. Driving is a...

Can i get my PC 496a vacate . . it have been expunged to misdemeanor ,

It can be expunged after the reduction to a misdemeanor. You should have an attorney prepare the application to insure that it is granted. Seth...

It is a misdemeanor. I believe it is a one year county jail sentence as a maximum. You likely have a pretty good defense to this charge if you had...

Criminal

At the worst, they will revoke your DUI summary probation and sentence you to a minimal amount of jail time. You should seek private counsel as you...