Your appellate attorney should be made aware of the issue. That attorney can review the case to see if a reversal may occur due to ineffective...

I had a family emergency with my mother back in San Diego. I had a court date yesterday the 23rd in Placer county.

You should contact a defense attorney in that jurisdiction to have the attorney appear on your behalf to lift the warrant and show proof of...

Could I just spend time in jail to avoid being put on probation for a misdemeanor?

You can forego probation by serving the full sentence in custody. You should speak to your attorney about creative options, such as custody being...

1. CA search warrant shows date 7/6/12 2. Warrant log shows 7/31/12 3. DA claims error on warrant, log correct, = allowed.

A simple typo will not necessarily invalidate a warrant, especially if law enforcement was acting in good faith. Nevertheless, it's best to alert...

Is it possible to postpone my DUI arraignment?

The best way to address the issue is to hire a defense attorney to appear on your behalf andultimately ensure you obtain the best possible result. ...

Arrested on the sunday no charges have been filed yet on wednesda.how log does the da have to charge me or let me out of jail?

Normally, defendants held in custody must be arraigned within three court days of the arrest. Those on probation or parole may initially be held...

Can a police report contain testimony used prior to being given Miranda Rights?

In 1966, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that a suspect’s pretrial statement cannot be used against him if it resulted...

Do you need to testify to clear up statements taken out of context?

Establishing the context of a statement requires an explanation of some sort. Depending on the statement, it may be obvious to a jury in and of...

Felony DUI in 2008, second DUI in 2012, broke probation so now being charged from the DUI in 2008, how long could he be in?

What happens at his revocation hearing largely depends on the nature of the violation itself. The judge can either reinstate probation or simply...

What is the DUI Jury Mentality in San Diego? Pro-Police or Anti-Police or Impartial

My office is in Vista and am familar with the type of jurors in North County. Generally, they tend to be pro-law enforcement. Nevertheless, the...