Who files charges against a defendant?

That's exactly right. Except infractions are filed by the police agency and the officers act as the prosecutors in court.

Can the Police Department disclose juvenile offenses to the public, if the public asks?

Juvenile records are not public and should not be on any public database. The police may not reveal juvenile records to the public.

How can my friend protect himself from continuing to be blackmailed?

If your friend has no criminal record, then he should not be too concerned about deportation. There are millions of undocumented immigrants in...

Can somebody explain California penal code 532e in plain english

The charge is theft by false pretenses. The crime goes something like this: A tells B something A knows is false, for instance, that he has a...

If I withdraw a 1538.5 that hasn't been decided on can I use a 1538.5 motion at a later date or is it a one shot situation?

I agree with both Ms. Bautista and Mr. Finnecy, you should discuss your concerns with your counsel. I can tell you that often an attorney will file...

Need to open a closed case from last year. A no left turn ticket. Appeal was sent in late, they closed it.

Indeed, you cannot "open the case." The deadline to file a notice of appeal on an infraction is 30 days after the judgment. After that, you are out...

Accessory laws

Too few facts and the facts you provide are somewhat confusing. Perhaps you can try again.

I got a mistemeanor petty theft with priors do I need to get an attorney

The question is not whether you need an attorney, as much as whether trying to avoid yet another conviction on your record is important to you. If...

This is absolutely true. You should attempt to fight this charge if at all possible. This would be a good time to spend some money on a good attorney.

Perry theft background check help

Based on your facts, it appears you were given a deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) deal. The docket should simply show that the case was dismissed....