I know of no statute that punishes the specific, limited behavior you describe, or any statute that specifically punishes a crime defined so...

Trial by declaration permits the court to decide the infraction without the presence of the accused (hence, "no appearance") and ordinarily...

You can't be penalized simply for exercising your right to trial before the judge. However, judges have considerable discretion in setting...

Hiring a criminal lawyer...? Several cases.

Prior offenses mean that a new case can require more effort from a lawyer because they can impact the type of offense with which one is charged, as...

Are cops allowed to go through your cell during a traffic stop?

Not lawfully, unless they had a warrant to do so or the person in possession of the phone consented to the search. But what reason would they have...

As has been said, you are lucky it was charged as an infraction (where the penalty is a fine only) rather than a misdemeanor (where the penalty can...

What will they do to my husband if they catch him on parol with bullets in the car?

If your husband is on parole, then he is a felon. If a condition of his parole gives law enforcement permission to conduct a warrantless search of...

What can I do about this

Not much, unless they later charge you with a crime or they knowingly and unlawfully violated one or more of your civil rights - such as the right...

"Expungements" of convictions are not possible until probation is terminated. Although one can petition the court for an early termination of...

Can I still get an attorney?

One never loses the right to attorney representation in a criminal matter, but the sooner an accused hires a defense attorney the better so as to...