You cannot be appointed a public defender before your arraignment, but you may be able to call the public defender office and speak to an attorney...

The case may be dismissed, but an experienced attorney should evaluate the case to see if the prosecution can proceed without the testimony. This...

Can a person be arrested after not completing a drug diversion course after ten years?

Yes, it is possible that you still have an outstanding warrant for your arrest. Additionally, if you want to get any official licenses or pass any...

I got pulled over yesterday and got a misdemeanor 12500a vc unlicensed driver.what am I looking at ? how change to infraction?

An international driver's license is valid in California. If you moved to the state (even if for a short time as a student), you have to get a...

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How much time will a 21 year pld man get for dating a 16 year old young lady? With her mothers consent?

It would be a misdemeanor to have consensual sex with an 16-year-old. Most of the time it would not get much jail time (if any) and is not subject...

Will my girlfriend face deportation?

She will not be deported when she goes to court. The state court system is not involved at all in immigration issues. If she goes to jail she...

Will it effect my boyfriends case?

I assume this is a 3 strikes issues and not drug treatment. Eligibility for re-sentencing is complicated and even if he is eligible, the...

Do I need a lawyer for being charged with a misdemeanor battery on a peace officer?

This sounds like a great set of facts! I love cases like these because they are so fun to try. You may in fact have some great defenses -...

Riverside County, CA courts: misdemeanor jury cases: always 12 jurors ( or Defendant has choice) --

For a jury fewer than twelve, BOTH parties (defendant and DA) must agree.

If the plea involved a "violent felony" as listed in Penal Code section 667.5, she will have to serve 85% of the sentence. You can get her rough...