If my victim does not show up to my pc211 prelim and arresting officer did not see a 211 can the charge be dismissed

The preliminary hearing is not the trial. It is an evidentiary hearing where the DA has to put on just enough evidence to convince a court that: ...

Can a juvenile sign legal document admitting guilt without parent present?

Most Juvenile Court hearings are conducted in the present of an adult family representative; that is the court's preference. But as long as the...

Can court fines/restitution be reduced in Butte County, Chico, CA? If yes, How does one go about it.

Victims in CA have a state constitutional right to restitution. Restitution can be determined at a hearing where the victim puts on evidence and...

Pc 667 enhancements?

There are two kinds of enhancements: offender-specific and offense-specific. An offense-specific offense relates to the crime to which it's...

Will I need an attorney? My plea deal says defendant may withdraw plea upon 52 week completion?

Keep trying to get a hold of your public defender. In the meantime, go to the criminal clerk's office, ask to see your file, and read it. You...

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I have black earbuds so does my bestie but she lost hers and wants mine she says I stole hers I don't have hers I have a broblem

Who knows that you have black earbuds also? Someone must have seen you with those before she said that hers were stolen. If there are people who...

I'm trying to get criminal records from 30 years back for a family member that is in prison so he can appeal his conviction.

Try making a CA Public Records Act request. Here's a good website to get you started: http://www.calpubrec.org/pra.html You might also try to...

Expunged/Dismissed Misdemeanor FBI CRC - California

I have represented people who have needed assistance in getting security clearances, mostly from the Department of the Defense. But I will tell...

I was arrested for a DUI in Ca, they ran my AL identification, I had a warrant from Ala they wanted to extradite me. I knew I ha

In addition to my colleagues' responses ---- When you go to court on the DUI advise your CA lawyer about this. You want Santa Clara county to...

I believe you should also have received a formal written notice that your son was suspended. Have you done anything to challenge the suspension? ...