Can I ask for a civil assessment to be vacated after FTP?

It has been my experience that the traffic courts are happy to clear cases and files off their docket in almost any way possible. I don't think it...

I Dont get how one ticket with certain charges can become totally different charges that the da mailed to me

The police take down what they think the facts are and submit a report (or write a citation) with the charges that the police think should be...

Should I get a lawyer for my first court date or is a public defender enough ?

I recommend that you have an attorney with you at the first court date (as well as any other court dates). From what I have seen, prosecutors will...

It is possible to have the fines and costs reduced. You would have to schedule a court hearing and ask the court to reduce them. Depending on the...

I would recommend that you contact the Public Defender or a private attorney about arranging your court date. In general, if you appear at a...

Does the insanity defense apply to unconventional punishments

The insanity defense in the criminal context goes to whether a person can be convicted of a crime or crimes because of their insanity (ie, the...

Parole condition for a misdemeanor that was tagged on to my two felonies???

In most criminal sentences, there is some kind of condition that the defendant comply with the orders of his/her probation or parole officer. I am...

I paid on my restution but the DA Asian wants a certain amount paid he says if I can't come up with that amount I'm going to jai

That is a fairly common stance on the part of the DA's office. If they are going to give someone a break on custody, they are usually much more...

How much time will my bf do he was sentenced to a yr

When a defendant is sentenced to a year, they are generally looking at getting 1 for 1 credits (1 day of credits for every 1 day of good behavior)...

I am assuming the "they" in the questions were Target Loss Prevention Officers. It sounds like they did not make a citizen's arrest or report the...