You have to show up on the date given to you on the citation. The prosecution has up to one year to charge a misdemeanor. For felonies, it varies....

What is difference between a misdemeanor criminal threat and a felony criminal threat??

The legal elements of a criminal threat (Penal Code § 422) are the same. Whether it is filed as a felony or misdemeanor, depends on the facts of...

Will my petty theft charge show up on my background check for employment ?

Usually juvenile petty theft cases are handled as a traffic matter. You can file to seal your juvenile record once you have had your eighteenth...

I was stopped for my first dui and i dont know what to do .do i need to apply for the interlock as the police instructed or what

I would recommend that you consult with an attorney immediately. In California, You have ten days to request a DMV hearing. The attorney will...

I need an attorney that practices both immigration and criminal law

Although most criminal defense attorneys know some immigration law, I would consult with two attorneys: one specializing in immigration and the...

I found out that I qualify for a public defender after paying my private criminal defense lawyer a retainer fee.

If the attorney has not started to work on your case, you should be entitled to a refund of the retainer fee minus whatever work the attorney has...

Why would i be assigned a conflict attorney if i have a codefendant

Usually, cases arising out of the same set of facts will be tried together. However, a severance may be granted if one defendant can show that her...

The prosecution has one year from the date of offense to file a case. If you gave them a correct address and if you notify the post office upon...

I was arrested for a DUI on Halloween.

Yes there is a lot of hope. Neighborhood centers, churches, and so forth offer free Alcoholics Anonymous calsses. Start with three a week. It has...