I was wrongfully accused of petty theft because of the stores mistake at register. What can i do to fight this?

Lancaster Court is probably the toughest in LA County from Prosecutors to Judges. You need an attorney. You have a very valid defense to this case....

How do I get a abstract if I have 2 fta

You should have an attorney appear so you don't have to post bail on the cases. Then the attorney can ask the Judge to order an abstract. That's...

Can they arrest me at my pre-araignment

They can, but it is a misdemeanor offense so it is unlikely. Remember, it is still possible. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense...

If you go to court and request a continuance can they still take you into custody?

They can take you into custody. You should appear with an attorney. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (310)...

You should definitely hire an attorney for this action. It sounds like based on where you live, you are going to San Fernando Court. Your attorney...

Missed court date for a fix it ticket... Which is now in collections. Help?!

The insurance fine alone is $889 plus the Failure to Appear fine. You can hire an attorney to appear on your behalf and reduce, if not totally...

Will i be arrested at my pre- arraignment

It depends. If the case is a misdemeanor that allows an arrest by citation, then you will likely not be taken in and remanded into custody to post...

I had a background check done was told I did not complete probation back in 1994 what do I need to do to clear this up

It depends why you were on Probation and what you have left to complete. Sometimes you may not even need to appear in Court and an attorney can do...

I have been wrongfully accused of Battery with a clean record. Is there a lawyer in LA willing to help pro bono or reduced rate?

No lawyers will work pro bono. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may have the Public Defender appointed. Some lawyers will take payments plans...

First time offense, four felonies, possession of two substances, under the influence, and paraphernalia. Plea bargain?

Yes it is possible. However, Ventura County is very strict, especially compared to LA County. Expect to receive a jail time offer. The Under the...