Can the District Attorney drop the sales charge in a case in order to eliminate a motion to reveal a confidential informant?

The DA has the right to drop the charges in lieu of revealing a confidential informant. Generally it goes down like this: charges get filed....

You definitely have some good facts to work with. Having a BAC at or above .08 creates a presumption that you are under the influence. If you...

TBWD can work if the officer doesn't respond. Whether or not they respond generally depends on the motivation of the individual officer and the...

What do I need to prepare for being a first time offender?

Well, your situation kind of depends on a few things. Have the police been called? have you been charged? We're you interviewed? If law enforcement...

Minute Order states "Imposition of Sentence Suspended." Is this imposition suspended or execution suspended? How do I find out?

As long as you didn't actually go to prison, the charge can be 17(b)'ed (ie reduced to a misdemeanor). It won't matter if execution or imposition...

Stay away from under age girls. While it's technically legal to "hang out" with a 16 year old girl, anything sexual in nature will get you in...

Am i going to jail for one mistake?

There are many things you can do to resolve this issue. If you hire an attorney, you would not have to appear in court at all. This would save...

What is the penalty for a first time offense for petty theft?

The standard punishment for a first time petty theft charge in your location involves 2 years misdemeanor probation, a small fine (something like...