Did I miss my court date? I've been given two.

Everyone's answer is correct, but to your other point, I don't know what you mean you are trying to get it dropped to petty theft. That could have...

Reversal of a conviction 1997, violation of probation

I agree with Jeffrey and Graham on all points, and especially about not posting your name! I am across the street from the courthouse and will...

Absent extraordinarily bad facts [and a fender-bender is not it], a wet is not a good deal on a .08. I would get a second opinion, and from...

Arrested for a DUI with a bac of exactly .08 after an accident. Is there any chance to win the DMV hearing?

Under recent caselaw in California, there is an excellent chance of winning at DMV with a pure .08, if that is what it is. But notwithstanding the...

Is there anyway to get restitution lowered for a DUI conviction?

I can't imagine what restitution there would be for a DUI, so presumably you had an attorney [you'd be a fool to have done it yourself], so contact...

I hired a lawyer for DUI case but he thinks I can only get a wet reckless as a best result. should I consult another attorney

Neither I nor any of the heavy hitter DUI lawyers I know would allow you to plead to a wet on a .08! Now, if you are leaving something out, like...

If I provide a written statement to a private investigator in a criminal case am I then obligated to testify in a trial?

That is quintessential hearsay and hence generally inadmissible. You can be subpoenaed by either side, whether or not you had made any such...

I was forced by my attorney to accept a plea on a wet reckless case.

"Forced"? He/she grabbed your hand, put a pen in it, and made the initials and signatures? I'd have him arrested for battery! But I doubt that's...

Criminal defense

I always do them in writing and make a big deal out of it, so they see that a writ might loom if they don't deal with the matter appropriately.

I assuredly would NOT call the DA's office about anything. They have been known to forget about cases until a defendant or attorney helpfully...