I agree with my colleagues. You need an attorney to step in an being working on convincing the District Attorney to forego filing a case or defend...

85% lowered to 65%?

Not true.

As my colleagues have stated, these are serious charges, even if you remain in juvenile court. You and your parents need to discuss the...

My brother was arrested for domestic violence on Sunday and his first court date is tomorrow. Should I bail him out now?

Agreed--you should try to bail him out as soon as possible. If you work through an attorney, the attorney can usually get a more favorable deposit...

Arrested on 422 (a)PC and 1203.2 PC. Both "victims" are not cooperating with the prosecution.Can the case be reduced/thrown out?

If the victims are not cooperating or are unavailable, that might make the prosecution much more likely to offer a reduced charge, or it could lead...

This is a fairly complicated legal issue. You should contact an attorney. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation. ...

I just found out that a no bail warrant was issued in 1987 & the sherrif office says they don't have details. What do I do?

The first place to start is to contact an attorney. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation. Avoid putting any more details on a public...

If you successfully complete diversion, the case should be dismissed and no conviction entered. Therefore, it should have minimal impact on...

This isssue can be a bit complex. Penal Code section 803(f) might apply to the fact pattern you describe. That statute provides for a special...

I would like to cooperate with authorities. Should I contact detective or DA? Should I contact them before arraignment.

Before contacting the DA or the detective, you need to hire an attorney and speak with him or her. These negotiations can be very tricky and you...