Appearance date

Yes, the ticket actually says on or before april 1. Just go down to the court and let the clerk know you want an arraignment on your ticket.

Will I only pay a fine for stealing..?

First off you may have to pay a fine but only to the courts. Do not pay the civil demand letter that will be sent to your house. It will not help...

The courts will have no problem with you traveling but as Mr. Feasel suggested call the japanese consulate to be sure they will not deny your entry.

Probable Cause for a DUI

Yes the statement can be used in court. The police were conducting an investigation and were asking questions. Minranda rights only need to be read...

Mr. Pullman is correct as always. Civil compromise is not through the courts and if you never plead or were found guilty there is nothing to...

Case Law Relevant to Sentence Enhacement after Defedant Plead Out

Google, lexisnexis, westlaw should all have that info. Sentencing enhancements for the penal code he plead to may be a starting point.

I received a second DUI in LAC 5+ years after the first in the state of Arizona. What will happen with my job and my license?

What happens with your job depends on where you work. If you lose APS hearing or are found guilty in court your license will be suspended for a...

Officer wrote incorrect citation number for the offense. Can it be dismissed?

You will probably get an amended complaint correcting the violation code. If not then you could easily win your case by stating you were not...

Speedy Trial for CA traffic citation

Speedy trial is often waived by phone arraignement unless specifically stated as the other posters said. I suggest hiring an attorney. It will...

The police turn their report over the the DA and the DA decides to file charges. As the previous post suggested, showing up at the arraignment will...