I am sorry to hear about your situation. If you qualify, the public defender will be appointed to represent you at your arraignment, which will be...

Possible assault charge in Burbank, CA? Will I even get charged????

Under California law, a battery (Penal Code section 242) can be committed with even a slight touching if it is done with sufficient force. And I...

I was arrested for D Violence against live in girlfriend. I have no memory of assualt i believe due to prescribed meds

I agree with Mr. Dane. Your case presents a lot of complexities that require an in-depth consultation with an attorney. Many of us on Avvo...

If charged as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment is one year in jail. If charged as a felony, the range is 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison. A...

Should I hire an attorney?

Consider talking to some attorneys now and get out ahead of building a strong defense. The charges could be very serious.

You're probably looking at a sexual battery charge at a minimum. Hire a good attorney. Depending on the charges that end up getting filed, you...

Had my record clean until this mistake a made a received a ticket for pitty theft do i need to see judge or can i pay the ticke

It sounds like a misdemeanor filing. You should contact some attorneys and get some help. A favorable outcome is possible, but you need help. ...

Will I be taken into custody?

You should be fine. Just be at court on time, be respectful with the court and explain your situation.

I have a domestic violence probation order. I am unclear as to what " Indirect contact means " Couls someone please explain ?

Indirect contact means using someone else to contact the protected party. Based on what you have stated, it sounds like you have not done anything...

I was sentenced to 3-4 years of parole now parole is telling me it is now 10 years of parole I have to do, can they do this?

The first place to start is to ask your parole officer for the legal basis as to why the period of parole had been increased. Mr. Hill is...