I have a warrant from 9 years ago in California and want to figure out what to do

The answer to your question is an unqualified yes. However, you will need to retain an attorney who practices in the county where you received the...

The short answers are yes and yes. Penal Code section 647, subdivision (f), is a crime that requires you to be so intoxicated that you cannot care...

What is the sentence for stealing a gun that was given to a drug dealer for drugs?

First, the last thing you want to do is discuss the facts of a potential crime in a public forum. If your sister is formally charged with an...

My son got 6 months at West valley he has been in there 17 days prior to his sentence how much more time will he do

On a six month jail commitment, which is normally 180 days, the actual time to be served absent any misbehavior while incarcerated, would be 90...

My boyfriend had to do work release & take 52 weeks of anger management but didnt, will he get taken into custody ?

Failing to comply with any term or condition of probation can lead to a petition to violate your boyfriend's probationary supervision and jail is a...

The acronym "CPO" generally refers to a Criminal Protective Order.

Petition for Relief from Misdemeanor in California

The prosecuting agency responsible for prosecuting misdemeanors in the city where your crime occurred is the agency who should be served with your...

If you were stopped by the police while driving and you did not have a validly issued driver's license at the time, you are guilty of driving...

Can I fight petty theft without a lawyer if this is my first time offense and it was about $500 dollars I took?

You have a constitutional right to represent yourself, and if choose to do so, your chances at seeing the inside of a jail cell will increase...

I am scheduled to appear in a CA court for a misdemeanor case I'm in pro per how can I ask for a dismissal without prejudice

A "dismissal without prejudice" is simply not an option for you. You may have options that lead to a dismissal, but you will not accomplish that...