Is my un-charged felony pot arrest slipping through the cracks?

The District Attorney has up to three years to file a case for a felony charge. It is unusual to see someone arrested then released like that, as...

How reliable is the projected release date?

Overcrowding has had an impact on how much of a given sentence a person may end up serving, particularly in L.A. County. Most of the time, though,...

Can i be arrested for being at a store when someone else stold items and got a petty theft charge?

Short answer: it's possible but unlikely. Aiding and abetting is the legal principle under which one person assists another person to commit a...

I got a DUI over a year ago and served my time in jail. However I started but still haven't finished the 3 months of DUI classes

It's something you can go in and address yourself, however, having an attorney with you can certainly help improve your odds (they'll have a better...

If a police report was made to file criminal charges against me, is the police department required to tell me over the phone?

Short answer is that they don't need to tell you if they're continuing to investigate. Whatever report they end up with, if they believe there...

Is this misdemeanor a wobbler misdemeanor?

As Mr. Solis referenced via Penal Code section 17(d) it may be possible. It partly depends on the specific section of PC 602. Section 17(d)...

How long does it take for a prelim hearing court date to be set after arraghnment when in custody for riiverside ca

The timeline you're referring to is Penal Code section 859b. The preliminary hearing for a person charged with a felony is to be set no sooner than...

As has been mentioned by others, asking for early probation termination is largely fact-dependent. The court is going to want to see a good reason...

What are the chargers on a first time dui with a clean record?

The charges for a DUI are found primarily in California Vehicle Code section 23152 sections (a) and (b). The (a) count is driving a vehicle while...

Charges dropped. License returned? When?

You may have the right to a rehearing, at least with respect to the DUI component which, at a .05, would hopefully be favorable to you. However, if...