Can a defendant in a criminal prosecution file a motion to dismiss based on insufficient evidence?

There is no statutory provision for defendant to file a motion to dismiss in a criminal case, however, there is a history of these motions honored...

My fiance that is and imigrant has a imigration hold he was pulled over he had a small amount of cocaine they are going to charg

Simple possession of cocaine is chargeable as a misdemeanor only in Federal proceedings. In California state proceedings it is a felony, although...

How do I clear an felony arrest record on an active case where bail is expired and arraignment shows a vacated disposition?

The Statute of Limitations is tolled by the filing of charges. If the charges were filed within the Statute of Limitations, they are valid. You...

In Clair's my daughter and her friend where shoping and caught with an item costing 9.97. My daughter had her purse with her and

In the event that charges are filed, your daughter needs the services of either retained or appointed counsel. She should definitely do everything...

If you can afford an attorney, hire one to go to court for you. If you can't, contact the office of the public defender and try to have them...

Can i get a dli in state of cal if was revoked in IL,S IN 1996 AN NOT HAD A DRL HERE ?

If your record shows you suspended in IL, California is likely to not issue a licnese until you clear up the suspension. Often this is a matter of...

Ok so l got a ticket for rideing the metrolink train with out a pass ! so l went to the court date and l ask for 60dys extra so

You need to examine the ticket and get an appropriate consultation regarding the section that you are charged with violating. It is possible that...

Barstow CA speeding ticket on NJ driver.. Points or NO points??

If you were cited under the section indicated, there is no mandatory appearance. If you were cited under VC 22348 (b), either you or an attorney...

The District Attorney will review the reports and circumstances and make a decision to file as a felony or misdemeanor. A first offense may be...

How do I find criminal lawyer that does low cost or pro bono work in anaheim,ca

You might check the archives of the L.A. Times. There is a group that has challenged sentencing in three strikes cases and been successful in...