Reckless Driving

The facts you've given make it highly unlikely that a prosecutor would be able to prove reckless driving. I would strongly advise that you not...

Do I need a criminal lawyer?

It sounds highly unlikely that this is the type of case any DA would ever file. He may have had criminal intent (i.e., the intent to take your...

Can a Def.in criminal court after parolled be held in viol.for nonpayment of Court Order restitution to victim,2yrs.later?

Yes, a parole violation can be alleged based on failure to pay, but it is highly unlikely. First, the failure would have to be intentional (i.e.,...

I am 17 and I was arrested for being drunk in public. The police will want to press DUI charges. Can they? What is the penalty?

The statute that makes it a crime to be drunk in public is Penal Code section 647(f). To prove the case, the prosecution is required to show that...

I have plead not guilty to a petty theft charge...

Depending on the polices of the office prosecuting your case, as well as the attitude/willingness of the individual prosecutor assigned to the case...

Can you suggest a pro bono lawyer to help defend a medicinal marijuana arrest near Sacramento, CA?

The fee you have been charged, and would have to pay for a jury trial, is quite reasonable. It is even on the low side, at least under the rates...

Jim, Your question refers to Indiana, but the title of your post refers to California. In this state, a child may attend school in the district...

Is there any law in CA on how long the courts should be required to keep criminal case transcripts?

Yes. Under California law, a court reporter's notes of criminal cases must be kept for at least 10 years, and then destroyed only upon court...