Can the DA charge me with an 11550 after the fact?

Absolutely. Prosecutors amend complaints all the time. One prosecutor may charge the case, and the deputy whose duty is to prosecute it may amend...

What are the laws after the probationary period in CA.

Once probation is over, alal restrictions surrounding probation are extinguished. You have the same rights and responsibilities as you did prior...

What happened when your with a friend hat is stealing mechandise from sears ?

I am always amazed at ut of state lawyers who respond to California posts. The first poster is just dead wrong. You have NO obligation to report...

Arrested for DUI but is initial cause for pull over questionable

Your passenger may have done you in. If nothing was thrown, then you have to file a motion to suppress evidence. We do have police here in San...

I'm elegible for traffic school in CA, If I do that the charge of $346 will be dismiss?

Many years ago, when I was a public defender, you didn't have to pay the fine if you went to traffic school. However, the state figured out that...

My house was searched for a person on probation

You need to file a complaint with internal affairs at the police department. ALert them to the specifics: 1) You don't know this person; and 2)...

Can a person still retract a guilty plea offered by the DA and fight for a trial?

I agree with both gentleman. But there is another issue. If your lawyer did not properly advise you and you were injured as a result, did not...

Underage Dui blew a .14

I don't entirely understand why a Portland lawyer is answering questions about California DUI law and making referrals on AVVO. You do need to...

The police many times have not prepared a report when a person is released from custody. Additionally, on DIP cases, the police many times just...

What are the laws regarding search and seizure at U.S. ports of entry when cases are refered to state courts.

First, the Fourth Amendment is suspended at the international borders. You have no expectation of privacy, and you can be searched with or without...