My mom was arrested on Sat but Monday was a holiday so when is the 72hrs up? Today Tuesday they still haven't filed charges?

It's 48 hours from time of arrest - excluding weekends and holidays. Possibly tomorrow. If charges aren't filed within this period, she will be...

Penal Code 530.5 - Identity Theft - is a "wobbler" offense. This means that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Your question already...

Going from California to Nevada with a 16 year old and having sex?

No, you can't. It would be a really good idea to avoid doing this. Just trust me on this one.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's not going to happen. County jail is usually served at half time (50%).

How do I handle a fix it ticket that has escalated to an FTA warrant?

Contact the traffic clerk at the respective courthouse. Depending on the county, you may have to post the full bail amount before an arraignment...

Do I have the right in court to be informed of the definitions of words or terms that I'm not familiar with?

Are you currently represented by private counsel or a public defender? If so, you should ask him or her to explain any unfamiliar terms. Most...

No, this unrelated investigation should not have any impact on his pending DUI matter. Best of luck.

Does this mean I will be in jail for at least 1 day or is there hope

There is always hope if you hire a skilled defense attorney to represent you. Unfortunately, none of us are in position to predict a case outcome....

Can you get a passenger dui?

I agree with my colleagues. You cannot unless you are operating the vehicle.

Can you get a a wobbler felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor before you done with probation?

The short answer is yes. Read the guide below for more...