The simple answer to the question is Yes, the DA may file charges after initial rejections. Technically speaking, since the case had not...

I just found out that I have a warrant from 2007 that was issued in 2009.

Your matter is not uncommon in the criminal system. It appears that you had police contact in the form of an arrest or given a citation and...

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I am 23 years old and was caught shop lifting. What will likely happen?

There are a number of ways this case can conclude. I will start off with the worst case scenario. For a theft involving an item worth $20, you can...

Deputy da stood up in recessed court and tell defendant that she is guilty and will not win and not to waste her or judges time?

Conduct of this sort has been reported in many jurisdictions as lacking professionalism and ethics. The fact that a prosecutor did this while in...

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Criminal law (Criminal)

The area of Criminal Law is one of the most fascinating areas a lawyer can practice. If you want to be a trial lawyer, this is the fastest way to...

The question of expungement in California is not as clear and concise as it seems. An assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245 (a)(1)) can be...