Stop stealing, stay out of target, stop admitting guilt on public forums, and retain a quality, locally experienced criminal defense attorney in...

What if you are late to court?

If there is no case filed then there is nothing to be late for. However, what could be more serious than a possible felony arraignment for him...

My boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence. Case dismissed, does he have to go to court?

There is nothing to dismiss as it appears no case was ever filed. However, he still should go to court and seek to obtain paperwork from either...

Shoplifted with no cops called, but on probation for DUI

No police involvement = highly highly unlikely criminal charges would be filed. So long as criminal charges aren't filed, it will be next to...

Certain offenses are "wobblers" in California. That means they can be charged as felonies or misdemeanors. Penal Code section 17(b)(4) indicates...

Alcohol testing

Maybe. Whether or not it would lead to an actual alleged violation is a whole other issue.

During a DA interview, if I exercise my right to remain silent, what happens AFTER that? Will they press charges anyway??

Here's an idea: hire a quality, locally experienced, criminal defense attorney BEFORE voluntarily giving an interview to the DA investigator. Keep...

I need a traffic attorney

If misdemeanor charges are filed against you, the first court appearance will be your arraignment. Assuming the court determines you are eligible...

If i killed a cat, what is my crime?

In California you would be facing up to 3 years in custody of convicted of killing a cat. Don't do it if you haven't already. Drop the animal off...

Can I get a DUI fine reduced/changed to something else?

Can't hurt to try by adding your case onto the court calendar and asking the judge to convert most, if not all, of the remaining balance to Public...