Will you be offered a plea at the pre-trial?

When facing a probation violation, you do not have the right to a jury trial and the burden of proof placed on the prosecutor is much lower than at...

Back to jail after first court appearance?

When you were arrested, someone at the jail most likely set your bail amount based on a bail schedule for the charges you were booked for. If the...

Character evidence is admissible in misdemeanor cases when the charge involves lewd conduct, pursuant to long standing case law in California. The...

I was arrested for stealing from work first time offense can I avoid jail?

$17K is not a small amount of money and the DA who is handling your case may very well be seeking some time in custody. While paying the...

Can LA County time and OC time be ran concurrent

While it is possible, you are not entitled to concurrent time between the two counties for separate offenses. You should hire an experienced...

What are the consequences for getting two tickets for driving on a suspended license if I have my license before court date?

In California, if your license is suspended due to a DUI and you should reasonably be aware of that suspension, and you are cited for driving while...

How can I fight this Hit and run charge of a parked car in my building ? I did not hit and run

The crime you are likely charged with is a violation of Vehicle Code section 20002, which requires you to stop, locate the owner of property you...

As referenced in your question, the verdict on Count one of your brother's case was affirmed, or upheld, and whatever sentence was imposed on that...

HS 11366.8 (a) is it a felony? If there was no intent to use a container to carry or hide a controlled substance.

This crime is punishable by up to three years in state prison to be served in the county jail pursuant to realignment, or Penal Code section 1170...

I have since got a good job a car and hope to have my own apt. Soon. I attend cel. Recovery weekly. Now i have this. What do i d

The best thing for you to do is hire an attorney who practices criminal defense in Orange County to appear in Court on your behalf, request the...