I had an office hearing and my misdemeanor case was recommended for dismissal. How long do I need to wait to request the judge

The "arrest" charges will remain on your background. Thus, I think the relief you are looking for is to seal and destroy your arrest record, which...

What penalties and cost are there for drinking and driving and the ticket is an infraction..

You might have initially pulled over for suspicion of drinking and driving and possible just got cited for a traffic violation instead. You should...

What can I do since accident report came back as my fault?

Based on the facts you provided, rear ending a car would be considered your fault even though the car ahead of you just stopped suddenly. Most...

What happens in court

No. He will not get deported for getting traffic infractions. He should however get a license and insurance if he is going to continue and drive.

They will do whatever in their power to get her to court. They could issue a subpoena and ask the Judge for a warrant to arrest her. If she...

My DMV hearing is in one week. Can I get this rescheduled in order to consult with a lawyer?

Yes. But if you have an attorney already, the continuance will more likely be granted.

I got a ticket for 25661(a) BP mis in 2010, but received the wrong courthouse information on the ticket. What should I do now?

You most likely have a warrant and you will need to go to the "new" courthouse which has jurisdiction over your ticket. Go to the clerk's office...

Is it possible to have your criminal court fines and restitution turned over to a civil judgment?

Depending on the jurisdiction, some courts will look to different factors surrounding your inability to pay the court fines and restitution and...

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What exactly is the invoice for? Time spent in custody? Or is it something else? Generally, there should be a mechanism in place for you to...

The 3 strikes law went into effect in 1994, were crimes before 1994 automatically counted

Yes. If you were convicted for an offense that would be considered a strike today, it would be considered a strike and used to enhance any new...