I have a misdemeanor/2 yrs court prob. for code VC 23110 (A). I was arrested recently for 484 (a)/488 petty theft. What to do?

Picking up a case while you're on probation is a potential violation. You are entitled to a probation violation hearing. You will have to deal...

No victim will come to court on my assualt and battery case will i still go to jail i am being charged with a felony

I agree with Mr. Kaman's answer, but wanted to add that if the prosecutors want to, they can attempt to issue an out of state subpoena and/or pay...

Is the officer required to be present in court for the initial arraignemnt and/or just the court trial?

For a speeding ticket, the officer is not required to be in court for the arraignment, but he must be there for the trial as he is the witness to...

HI I got a ticket for possesion of marijuana.. got a medical recomendation the next morning, also have xrays and MRI chronic bac

Unfortunately Mr. Pickard is correct - the court will look to see whether you were legally in possession of the marijuana on the day you were cited...

As a juvenile did community service but didn't go to court or juvenile hall. Did that create a criminal record?

If you never went to court then it's possible that this was handled informally. You probably don't have a sustained petition against you for this...

Can a defendant gain access to discovery in his case from the DA's Office after he's signed a plea agreement & been sentenced?

It sounds like you may be considering a withdrawal of your plea. Since you have already been sentenced, you must make the request for the...

Mr. Warden's solution is probably the best way to go. Write the letter and give it to the attorney who handled your boyfriend's case. The judge...

My sister is arrested for warrants and held in jail till am. what to do?

You will probably not be able to get in touch with her - if she has access to a payphone she may be able to call you collect. If you have the...

If you have the inmate's case number, call the local branch of the Public Defender's office and give them the case number. If you don't have the...

I did a hit and run. Got to my cousins house someone called the police, i got arrested and was charged for DUI.

I agree with Mr. McCann's answer - if you can afford to, hire an attorney who has handled these types of cases before. Most of us offer free...