Yes! Anytime you appear in front of a judge your custody status can change. In this situation, the judge could increase your bail or even hold...

Am I at the point where I need an attorney yet?

You need to contact an experienced local criminal defense attorney immediately. DO NOT talk to anybody on the phone regarding this situation. ...

Will an arrest for marijuana show up on a DOJ background check?

It depends on whether or not she was formally booked and fingerprinted. If so, the arrest will show on the DOJ printout.

I am on probation, I got a petty theft with prior charge and want to know what u think will happen to me.

Since you served time on your prior PC496, I'm guessing it was a felony. The new case is not only a new case, but also a probation violation. The...

Drug test at probation orientation

There does not seem to be a question here, but, YES, you should be prepared to be drug tested at any time while you are on probation for a...

You should qualify for traffic school which will keep the "point" off your DMV record and thus no negative impact on insurance rates. Go to court...

How many after a search warrant is signed is it invalid in california

Once signed by a judge, search warrants are valid for 10 days. This warrant was served timely, however, there may be other defects that an...

Can juvenile records be accessed by an employer such as disneyland in Anaheim?

It is very difficult for private entities to access juvenile records which are considered confidential. If you had a juvenile matter and you...

Short answer, NO.

A "995 motion" is a motion asking the reviewing court to dismiss specific charges and/or allegations if not the entire case. It is based on the...