Bench warrant based on malicious prosecution. What is my recourse?

If you think you are the victim of a malicious prosecution, see an attorney about the possibility of filing a civil rights action on your behalf.

I want to know how much jail time I can get if I opt out of prop 36

You can bet it will be charged as a felony - and you will probably not be eligible for Prop 36. The max on an 11377 is 3 yrs at prison. You will...

The local municipal ordinance of which you have been accused of violating will be on your citation. That will tell you the specifics of the law,...

Do i get any of the $3,000 bond that my aunt put up to get me out if my case was dismissed?

The $3,000 reflects, most likely, the 10% fee paid to the bail bonds company, in which case that is not refundable. Bail however should have been...

Police reports

As a case progresses through the investigative stage, it may be assigned to new investigators (detectives), such that several law enforcement...

Will my juvenile record be seen on a background check for a teaching position I am applying for?

In CA, there would be no record of incident you describe - it sounds like you were not even arrested, nor formally charged. Only formal arrests,...

Can i get a settlement after i was convicted, incarcerated, and then acquitted of all charges?

Mr. Marshall's answer is sound; you should start interviewing local attorneys who do personal injury cases (malicious prosecution cause of action)...

If embezzlement actions are actually caught on tape. Would it still be worth it to hire a lawyer?

Frequently the question is not one of guilt vs. innocence, but the propriety of the charges and sentence. Experienced attorneys (especially former...

I recieved a speeding ticket in Grand Prarrie, Tx (34 in a 20 school zone). There were no signs on the route I drove.

You can also have the local attny set it for trial; if the citing police officer doesn't appear, it will be dismissed. However (and I have...

Pc487

You can call the DA's office and inquire whether the case has been filed, and if not, what the status is (such as pending review by a deputy D.A.)....