What do I do about a 3yr old bench warrant (that I didnt know about until a month ago)? Will the judge offer me payments again?

Mr. Finnecy is correct. I would add that if you're not working right now it's an ideal time to convert your unpaid fines and fees into jail time. ...

It would be a whole lot easier if you just took some "personal time" from work and did Caltrans. It's certainly better than spending over three...

If you don't surrender yourself on the Cruz waiver, all bets are off. Don't self destruct here. You won't be doing your daughter and your other...

Please i need a criminal attorney. (for a minor)

It is critically important that she (and you and her family and loved ones) stop talking about the facts of the case with her over the telephone or...

How much time does this carry ? How much time will he get & will he do his time in county?

There are too many variables personal to your boyfriend for us to speculate. When a person violates probation the court has 3 basic options: (1)...

I'm currently on informal probation for receiving stolen property and recently I was pulled over for DUI

In my experience DUIs are treated a little differently in that they are not particularly affected by a person's non-driving priors. Other lawyers...

Can you withdrawal a plea (1018) if you failed to appear for sentencing and were picked up on warrant?

I agree with Messrs. Marshall and Finnecy. But yes, you can make a motion to withdraw your plea before sentencing. If you are successful your...

What are the chances I will be taken into custody on the spot?

I agree with Mr. Henderson. Contact your attorney. In addition - I don't mean to be grim here but if you can get a copy of your grandmother's ...

In california.convicted of child rape and adult rape on and adult on the same person.

This is a bit clearer than your earlier question. You have 60 days from the date of sentencing to file a Notice of Appeal in the county clerk's...

Is there a way to dispute a failure to pay

This happens a lot. As Mr. Roberts said, a motion can be made. Here is the web address for the CA Attorney's General's Office advising people how...