How soon after the arrest do police submit a report to the DA?

It can vary widely depending on which law enforcement agency is involved from a couple days to several weeks. The DA might also send the case back...

There is no hard and fast rule. It really depends on the individual district attorney's office that is involved.

What are considered "critical stages" of criminal proceedings in the state of California?

The right to counsel is definitely triggered by pretrial hearings and preliminary hearings. This is a well-established principle of criminal law. ...

I responded to Craigslist add which read as hangout on weekend and i went to the place and found it was an entrapment for 288.4.

If you plead guilty on June 9 (as you indicate you did), you may have some options available but you need to move quickly. Many of us on Avvo...

Domestic violence help needed ASAP

The police will complete an investigation and submit the case to the district attorney's office for filing consideration. As a victim of alleged...

Arraignment on felony charges

Maybe--but a lot more information is needed. Your boyfriend needs a good lawyer--the residential burglary is a strike offense, and if the...

Were my rights violated ? And can I beat a false charge of 647 (b) ?

I agree with Mr. Cernyar--hire someone soon. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation, so make some calls. It will be interesting to see...

How much of a controlled substance would be considered a usable amount?

There is no hard and fast rule on what constitutes a useable amount. Hire an attorney to explore this issue for you. Many of us on Avvo provide a...

What role does a prosecutor have (if any) in a drug investigation?

There are no hard and fast rules as to the pre-filing level of involvement by the AUSA. Contact some attorneys and get representation. Regardless...

Does my boyfriend still have to follow the guidelines of prop 83

This is an area of law that is changing. Several recent appellate decisions have affected the requirement for lifetime registration. You should...