Can i void a bench warrant with a court appearance

You, or your attorney, needs to go to court to lift the warrant. Otherwise, you're subject to arrest at any time.

The citation should have a date, time, and place for your brother to appear in court. The court hearing is called an "arraignment." At the...

Do california courts order inpatient drug rehab and will medi-cal pay

A judge can order inpatient drug rehab instead of jail. Insurance will often pay for it, or a person can possible qualify for an indigent bed if...

Judge allowed my criminal history to be brought up in court. Can I appeal if I am convicted?

If you are convicted there will be at least a month before your sentencing. At that time you'll want to discuss with your attorney about whether...

This sounds like a misdemeanor matter that a defense attorney in San Diego can resolve without you needing to appear. I've been a defense attorney...

When I testify can I answer some of the da's questions and take the 5th on other questions?

Quite simply, no. As the saying goes, "In for a penny, in for a pound." You don't get to select what questions you will answer and which ones you...

What would be the range of sentencing terms for 2nd degree robbery with a prior felony charge of asault & battery with GBI

A robbery (Penal Code section 211) is not a "wobbler," which means it is not reduceable to a misdemeanor unless otherwise specified in a plea...

H&S11378 is not a strike offense since it is neither a "serious" or "violent" felony. Nevertheless, with two prior strikes a defendant can receive...

Go to court on December 5th. Your citation should state which courthouse, the department, and time to appear. You may want to obtain a free...

The consensus among defense attorney is to never defer an opening statement because, as you correctly pointed out, juries form strong opinions...