Now, in most courts, on DV cases, the defendant needs to be at the arraignment so the judge can issue a TRO. After the arraignment, on...

My girlfriend was arrested for a domestic violence charge its her first offence what is she facing ?

Based on my 28 years handling these matters, you should get her an expert criminal defense attorney to attempt to get the charges not filed, and if...

These cases can be made with only the evidence you speak of. As a Former District Attorney in the Antelope Valley, I can tell you that the DA's...

Shoplifting / commercial burglary at Wal-Mart in santa clarita

You know that you need a good local criminal defense firm. The DA's in Valencia are pretty tough on theft cases with a prior history. After 28...

What are the chances of my boyfriend getting out of jail!!!?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney in Palmdale, I can tell you what is most likely. Your boyfriend will be charged wwith a 273.5 PC and the DA...

What happens to my sister?

Even though we have handled 100'ss of 422 pc cases, without more information, there is no way to predict what will happen to your sister. Speak...

Thoughts on when an officer coaches a "victim" in drafting their written narrative re criminal charge

After almost 30 years of handling cases, I have heard stories like this, quite often. Catching law enforcement in these or other illegal and...

My reduction and expungement was denied and judge said im not eligible, but the po department won't help me find out why?

I'm a Former Deputy District Attorney in the Antelope Valley and I would need to hear more, so I could advise you as to how to proceed. If you...

I don't know what to do now that I am being investigated!

Without an interview with you, I couldn't tell you what approach I would take. After 28 years handling these types of cases, I decide how to...

Actually, I have done 100's of pre-filing cases and, if a client was recently arrested, the case probably hasn't even gotten to the DA yet....It...