Yes. You can be arrested in California based on a Washington state warrant and held for some 30 days to give the out-of-state authorities time to...

This can be fixed easily enough. Contact the court clerk immediately. Ask the clerk to put your case back on the court's calendar (that is, hear...

There are no formal California state "diversion" programs for DUI alcohol offenses, as there are for certain drug-related and other offenses. If...

Yes. A judge can issue a warrant for one's arrest before charges are filed based on a statement from law enforcement showing there is "probable...

A conviction for violating a domestic violence restraining order subjects the offender to up to a year in jail. If you're more than half-way to...

Is it to late to fight a charge after it has been set.

An attorney who becomes knowledgeable of the facts and circumstances of your case can more accurately advise you on your possible legal and other...

Student moved to AZ from CA to finish degree in psychology, on her way to school ran a stop sign and hit a man on motorcycle?

Her options depend on her career goals and her state of residence. Your sister should contact an attorney in the state in which she wishes to work...

In People v. Guzman, (2019) 8 Cal. 5th 673, a child sex case, the Cal. Supreme Court ruled that the state constitutional right to truth in evidence...

When does a search warrant become unlawful?

A search warrant can be unlawful (that is, wrongly issued by a judge or executed by law enforcement) for several reasons. You will need to consult...

What should you do to handle it? Your girlfriend should hire a DUI defense lawyer if she is serious about contesting the charges. You might be an...