How effective could a person representing themselves at a felony child endangerment hearing be?

You need counsel if charges are filed. You shouldn't represent yourself. If charges are filed and you plead guilty, you'll have to attend parenting...

San Bernadino County (CPS) social workers wrongfully accuses me so they place them with strangers to get abused? Is that legal?

You should be asking these questions of your lawyer who originally represented you. Going to the police department wouldn't help, since they don't...

Do i need an.lawyer?

If you have a new possession charge only, you'll be violated and then returned to prop 36, but at a more intensive level. Depending on the court...

My son was arrested for Obstruct Public Officer 148(A) PC and spent the night in jail. Trying to change the appearance date

The DA doesn't have to send a letter and can sometimes ask for a warrant but typically will send a letter arraignment. The safe approach is to...

After court the defendant still has not pay yet what is next(the defendant has bench warrant and appeared in court .

If restitution was ordered by the court, it's up to the court and the probation department to compel him to pay. He can't pay what he doesn't have,...

My brother and his friend were charged with resisting arrest and pc 212.5 (c). How much time could he possibly get?

There's no information from which to give advice. There is the possibility of probation, but it is totally dependent upon the facts. I would...

I am asked to appear Juvenile Court on or before Feb 6, 2013. But until now I have not receive any further notice.

Yes. You must appear. The civil penalty is separate from the court process.

I guess Half Credits in California dont apply to me....

If your jail sentence was for serving time to pay fines it's possible the judge confused you by sentencing you to more time but told you you'd...

It sounds as if you missed a court date. If you were cited and released then a warrant would issue only if you failed to appear. A separate...

I would hire someone. There are several diversion options that will result in her record being cleared. This shouldn't stain her reputation. Gather...