When on prop. 36, after completing treatment, what do i need to expect at the next review hearing?

If you have completed your Prop 36 educational program, you will still be on probation until it is terminated or expires. You need to talk to your...

Sales of marijuana case how can I get I get it reduced

If this was a conviction under 11360 a, it is a straight felony and probably cannot be reduced. When you successfully complete your probation, you...

I was pressured by the DA to testify against my boyfriend, how can I retract my declaration?

Being called as a witness in a criminal case puts many people in a tough spot. Mr. Harrington is right -- you definitely need to talk to your own...

To appear in any court, the lawyer has to either be admitted to practice before the that court or has to make application to appear pro hac vice...

If the DA dismissed the misdemeanor, but still have a probation violation case linked to it, can the judge convicts me still?

The chances are pretty good and your sister needs to talk to her lawyer. The downside is that the court can find a violation of probation even...

Under what circumstances should a criminal case be transferred from State Court to Federal Court

You may have an argument but only if you can show that the federal law pre-empts the state law on the subject. While you have given a very concise...

You need to talk to the lawyer who helped you with this. I am guessing that you maen that you used real property (like a house) as collateral for...

My friend was caught stealing at Macys of California. She stole 4 clothes but she had to pay 523.98$ and police was called too

Your friend is a juvenile and, therefore, can get legal advice from the Public Defender. She should call the local office and they will answer all...

Was arrested for DUI in CA. Case was dismissed. Lost DMV hearing. What do I do if the DA won't sign the DS 702 form?

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but, unless you got an acquittal, a mere dismissal will not be sufficient to set aside the license...

How can I find out whether a bench warrant was issued after failure to appear in court?

Judge's number on the ticket? Sounds like a Dan Akroyd movie. Was this in Needles? More seriously, you should be able to find out if you have...