Am I going to jail?

You should probably consult with, and hire, legal counsel in Washington to assist you. However, if you go all that way to get that matter...

What is the maximum time that the judge can grant me to obtain a criminal lawyer for my case?

My colleagues are correct, there is no 'set time,' as it is discretionary with each judge (and if there have already been previous continuances,...

I just found out I have a bench warrant for FTA? It was a fix it ticket. What do I do? Can I just show up?

You to need to consult and hire a good, local criminal defense attorney right away. The danger in you possibly "just going down there [to court]"...

Can I get a speeding ticket dismissed if the officer didn't fill in my info correctly?

Unfortunately, this mistake on the face of the ticket will likely Not result in a dismissal. Courts bend over backwards to allow cops to amend...

The da filed charges on me , what should I do

From what I'm reading, and understanding, it sounds like the DA has filed charges against you, and law enforcement has already tried to come arrest...

I had a DUI in HI in 2010, I went to 2 court hearing (never entered a plea) but moved to Guam shortly after a family emergency

You should first consult with a competent counsel in Hawaii - I recommend Paul Cunney - to deal with your DUI case there. By leaving prior to...

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Can this be labeled as obstructing an officer? walking away from a traffic stop when your the passenger and are a free man

Yes, unfortunately you can be criminally charged in a variety of possible, different ways, especially depending on what happened with the driver?...

Son was charged and convicted of 459/460b but I think it should have been 11173a. Is it worth it to have it reviewed?

First, very sorry this happened to your son. You should consult a good, local attorney right away... perhaps a Penal Code 17(b) motion to reduce...

Do defendants who are found guilty in trial can still expunge their criminal record?

Yes, upon successful completion of probation, and no violations or other cases pending, the court may grant a petition to dismiss per Penal Code...

The DA blackmailed us to pay our son restitution ahead of time or DA was going to remove the plea offer, how can this happened?

This is not blackmail, it is a plea bargain. Paying back restitution is always a key concern for the DA and it's in your son's best interest to pay...