With the new prop 47 in CA can it help my daughter with her current first time prison sentence for a DUI

No, unfortunately. Prop 47 in no way applies to a DUI - even if it was drug related.

If your records were suppressed due to an illegal search, they might try to use the text messages from the other side (the recipient). There are...

I committed assault in June of 2008, and will be off probation in May of this year. When can I file to have my record expunged?

I have a Legal Guide on my page explaining how penal code 1203.4 (commonly referred to as an "expungement") can be obtained. You have to be off...

Red light camera tickets.Missed one payment.I was told to file a Motion and Declaration to try and get the $300 off.

If you missed a payment because you were in the hospital you might find that a judge is sympathetic to that and will remove the civil assessment...

Ha. I like your style but "have to" may not be true. I could see them trying to charge you a "processing fee" or something to count it. Let us know...

Usually the court will require your personal presence. If you hire an attorney, however, and it is a misdemeanor charge, the attorney can appear...

How do you remove a bench warrant?

He can either file a 1381 from prison to be brought down to handle it while he is still in custody so he can get concurrent time or he can have an...

First, talk to your lawyer about this. Second, if they don't know the answer, hire a new attorney! Third, you can file a motion to disclose the...

Resisting arrest may be used as a "cover" charge when excessive force has been used?

I have certainly seen situations in my experience where I believe this is the case. Not always, of course, but just like any profession, there are...

If you hire an attorney they can appear for you if it is a misdemeanor. You moving is not a valid reason for a change of venue. Contact a local...