I was arrested for a dui & court date was 9/20/10. i went to court on that day but case is not filed. will drop the case?

They can file a criminal case within the set statute of limitations. The length of the statute of limitations depends on the type of charge. ...

Can I have Under influence of Marijuana charge from 1991 sealed/removed.

For those people trying to recover from a criminal conviction, an expungement is often an essential step towards rebuilding their lives. An...

Can we get the offer from prelim back, if we didnt know what the offer was at that time

The D.A. is not obligated to renew an expired offer. Normally, when a three year offer in a three strikes case is turned down the judge will...

How can I get a no contact order repealed?

You can contact your boyfriend's attorney and let the attorney know that you do not want a no contact order. The attorney can request the judge...

DUI Probation

If you went to court and were convicted then you were probably placed on probation for either three or five years depending on the offense. If you...

If a person was arrested and given a certificate of release, can chargers be later filed?

A person can be charged with a crime up to the point the statute of limitations expires. The length of time for the statute of limitations depends...

Does a charge of 11378 HS lead to jail time?

Your boyfriend is being charged with a felony, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sale. Conviction for a single count of...

"Murder" and "manslaughter" are types of homicide where a defendant kills without a legally recognized justification or excuse. There are subtle...

Grand theft

The police will write their own report after receiving whatever records or other evidence from the store. The police can then submit the report to...

Can a felony drug sales charge be reduced to a misdemeanor

The answer to your question is probably "no." An exception would be if, at the time of your plea, a part of the bargain was that you could return...