Once you accept a plea, the case is done. A finding of not guilty as to the defendant who rolled the dice and went to trial has no effect on the...

Did the new prison law go through?

This issue is taking on the life of an urban legend. There is no such law and no such reduction.

Can someone be charged with assault with a deadly weapon firearm if no one was injured,and there was no gun ever ever found.

Yes. However, given the facts you provide, it sounds like a strong defense could be built. If the case weak factually, the district attorney may...

I got a Dui Last Night, I refused the tests They wanted me to do, I was not Drunk But They say I smelled of alcohol

You need to hire counsel. As my colleagues have pointed out, you have a lot of issues to deal with and soon....

Can a person still be charged with (dui) manslaughter if the family of the deceased does not want to the d.a to file charges?

Yes.

What are the minimum and maximum penalties for felony child endangerment in California?

It really depends on which Penal Code section is involved. The most common statute is Penal Code section 273a. If subsection (a) is involved, the...

Arrested for possession of .05 gram of heroin I am studying to be a nurse if I go w prob 36 will this charge disappear ?

You should retain counsel promptly. Many of us provide free consultations and work with clients cocerning licensing issues. ...

Battery and Assault Charges

This is an all-too common fact pattern that can have unpredictable results. Your girlfriend should hire counsel right away so that the...

Do i need a criminl defense attorny?

As my colleagues said, your case has a lot of complicating factors. If you can afford a private attorney, you should consider that option. ...

Can we contact the DA and ask for charges to be dropped on a citizen's arrest of my stepdad for hitting my mom?

You can contact the District Attorney and ask, but the prosecutor has sole discretion about whether to file a case. Put another way, even if you...

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