Your only option is to ask the court for a Marsden hearing. They clear courtroom o all but court staff and you can advise court of your concerns. ...

I would reiterate everything Mr. Finnecy said. Most important pick up the phone and call attorney Christine McCall, whose information can be found...

I concur with Mr. Marshall. Pick up the phone and call the clerk and verify that you do not need to appear. Hopefully you were not under the...

Drug charges

More than one individual can be charged with possessing the drugs that they found in your home. If he lived in the home it is reasonable for law...

What happens to my sister?

No way to predict what will happen. I'm sure that your sister was represented by an attorney previously and should be again. If the family cannot...

My probation was violated for a warrant that was issued 2 years prior to me being released from prison.can I contest it?

Sounds like you have a defense to me. I have had similar situations. They take some unraveling to get to the bottom of things. If you are...

Can I get a second extension to pay my fine and forgo the community service??

Not completely clear what is going on with your situation. I'm guessing maybe you converted fines into community service and now want to switch...

Can I answer "No" on a job application to the question of being arrested and/or placed on probation if a 1203.4 was granted?

A 1203.4 dismissal does not negate the arrest, so you would have to answer yes. Technically you were placed on probation, but no conviction. Best...

He certainly won't have issues leaving (so long as did everything required for his DUI and therefore no outstanding bench warrants) and returning...

I agree with Mr. Finnecy. It sounds like she failed to appear (or could've appeared late, so not there at the time here case was called). Likely...