A "wobbler" is a statutory offence in which the punishment can be a term not exceeding one year (a misdemeanor), or a term of more than one one...

Does the does judge have to sign something for a new lawyer to obtain discoveries?

Not necessarily. At your first court appearance, did the public defender represent you and obtain the complaint and other documents from the...

My girlfriend violated her probation with a new charge , what could happend ?she was almost done .

Courts have a great deal of discretion in such cases. Several different factors affect the outcome, which could be anything from release with...

Could mean "speeding," possibly the reason you were stopped, as well as another alleged violation in addition to the DUI.

What will I be charged with?

A confession alone is insufficient evidence to support a conviction of any crime. Police cannot lawfully tow a vehicle without having sufficient...

Can I expunge my felony record myself?

Yes. Court web sites commonly list the procedures to follow for requesting a so-called "expungement." If the conviction you want to "expunge"...

It might be a colloquialism used by attorneys and other participants in the court you attended to refer to some proceeding, but I can't imagine...

I am sorry to hear of your injury. California has several different types of sex crimes. The statute of limitations for prosecuting any of them...

In California, it is not a crime for persons age 18 and older to voluntary consent to sexual contact.

Can can I get a copy of the audio if I ask my Public defender to give it to me?

The address and phone number (and other types of contact information) of victims and prosecution witnesses cannot be disclosed to the defendant...