Mr. Finnecy is absolutely correct. Do not plead guilty at arraignment. You have a lot to lose including the right to be in the U.S. As you could...

I have just found out that I have two charges for poison of a firearm and a 11377 I all ready did the time for those charges

If you are being charged you need to retain an attorney, or request the assistance of the public defender. If you have time credits available they...

I have a warrant for a dui for a missed court date

I would recommend you contact your prior attorney first to see if they would charge you to handle the matter. If you had an attorney it is unclear...

My boyfriends daughter and husband were both arrested for child endangerment and child neglect. Her husband is a felon

When you say "making threats," I assume you are referencing Penal Code section 422 (criminal threats), which is a strike offense. The other...

I have a warrant in one county & a child guardianship case in another county- at the settlement conference can they arrest me?

No guarantees, but they are unlikely to run a warrant check. Although if another party to the action knows of your dilemma and want to see you get...

I was arrested for corporal injury on significant other. When I went to court they said no charges filed and I was released.

Your situation is not unusual. Your attorney jwill advise the court that the "newoffense" predates the date placed on probation. The violation of...

Will I go to Jail for petty theft?

Jail is not normally required. However, a petty theft charge can have serious employme t (future or current) and therefore it is important that...

What do you do when an ex-partner has submitted a false police report during a custody case and it has resulted in an arrest?

Next step is get a lawyer, whether retained or court appointed. He should not discuss the case with anyone other than his attorney. His attorney...

Best option is to be represented by counsel, whether retained or cpurt appointed. The best outcome is diversion where you can keep off your...

I was "charged" with a crime, I entered a plea deal, was sentenced to home confinement. But... was I convicted?

You were absolutely convicted, that is what happens when the court imposes sentence whether based on a plea deal or after jury verdict.