I am a co defendant in a criminal case one of my co defendants have been charged with an assault with force

What charges the D.A. brings is driven by what the police put in their report. If you were not charged with the assault in the original filing of...

Help needed filling out a CR-180. Are there any pages or PDF files to help explain how to fill these out right?

Not all felony drug charges are eligible for reduction. If yours qualifies, just contact the local Public Defender's Office in your area, (Vista)...

I need to file a MOTION TO TERMINATE PROBATION and then a MISDEMEANOR DISMISSAL.....

The Court always gets the original plus one copy of anything that you file. Send them the original as well as the proof of service. Send a copy...

Can touching a girl consider in section 801.1?

The simple answer to your question is - yes. One child can abuse another and it can be as simple as touching them outside their clothing. As...

Is my ex boyfriend sill registered as a drug offender

A person who is convicted of certain drug offenses, as stated in Health and Safety Code section 11590, is required to register while they are on...

I got probation on two cases i tested for drugs but i think im dirty its my first will i serve my 4 years on first violation?

Ok, you say this is your first violation, but it sounds like it is your second violation on the burglary charge. If that was a strike, that means...

Petty theft, what to do? Do we (sister and i) face the judge together or separately?

Both you and your sister will qualify for a Public Defender, (and Alternate Public Defender) based on your statements. The PD is very experienced...

SENTRI - Conviction of driving on suspended license in 1997

It appears that SENTRI bars anyone with any type of criminal conviction from eligibility. It might be useful to have your charge expunged per...

Forms to apply for EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION and MISDEMEANOR EXPUNGEMENT OR DIMISSAL can you help?

While all of the attorneys here have given you good advice, they all seem to have missed the part of your question where you stated that you cannot...

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Can the Alternative Custody Program be applied to CA 1170 realignment sentences?

This program has recently completed a one-year "pilot-program" utilizing only defendants sentenced on cases in the downtown court. It has recently...