(Immigration) Do you have to be an attorney to file for Criminal Relief on behalf of someone based on ineffective counsel?

That requires a motion under PC 1016.5, for which there is no time limit, but either the defendant himself or an attorney must file it, and you...

Is it a violation of my fourth amendment for a police officer to continue a search of a car after probable cause is gone?

Your question is more astute than most judges you'll be faced with, and that becomes the problem. I join my California colleague John's...

What will happen to me when I go to court?

I can't tell from the question if your summary probation is in San Bernardino County or elsewhere, and that makes a big difference. If it is out...

For some reason some of the answers presume a guilty plea was being entered, but I don't see that in the question. All crimes have factual...

Bac below .08

As most have noted, no competent answer can be given on the sparse facts you have provided. You need to consult with one of the many fine Bay Area...

Prior 5 years ago

Most low BAs are very fightable. There are administrative things now if you get a wet with a prior. You need to fight this thing, and with...

The real short answer is that anything that impairs your driving [within the definition of impairment in this state, which is often misunderstood]...

In a speedy trial, when the D.A. says he is ready to go to trial, does trial start then or do they set a later date?

If the official last day is April 12 [regardless of 10 day or 60 day, etc., issues], then the DA must show up on April 12 ready to go to trial in a...

My boyfiend and i were charged for poss of cont sub(cocaine residue) and drug para(crack pipe)

I agree with the other comments and just supplement them to emphasize that it is utterly idiotic for anyone to communicate directly with government...

Misdemeanor for PC 148 trying to suppress or dismiss

The dumbest thing a person can ever do is communicate directly with the DA, cops, or court about a pending criminal matter, and you surely do not...