If a judge puts you on informal probation, can they close that case, in case you get arrested again, so they don't bring it up.

Informal probation does not mean the case just disappears. It simply means that you are not under the direct supervision, and do not have to report...

Plea Bargain out of fear in california before sentencing question

I agree - the attorney who is representing the accused, the one who negotiated the plea and knows the case, is the one who can and should give...

My son is 15 and fot arressted fot burglary for braking into a school library he is being held in juvinal hall until court, he

What CAN happen and what will happen are two very different things. What happens depends on the facts of the case, and factors that relate to you...

I live in Redding California. i have been charged with penal code 594(b)(1),694(f) in Acata California while on vacation .

The minimum sentence is of course, no time in custody if you are not convicted, or if you are placed on probation. But the real answer depends on...

What can happen?

Do not let the warrant remain outstanding for very long. He could be arrested on the warrant if he is stopped driving a vehicle. Get in to court,...

I have 2 warrant, and got cited for driving without a licence. What do I do when I go to court?

I doubt that you are going to jail, but there's no guarantee. It would have been better if you would have come in to court on your own to have the...

My brother was convicted to 2nd Degree Murder, because the District Attorney convinced my family to lie in court.

you need an attorney who is familiar with criminal writs and appeals. You can look on Avvo and see if you can find one in your area you can afford...

Requirements for a Speedy Trial

That can be a very complex question. But fundamentally, it depends on whether or not you are talking about a felony or a misdemeanor. In a...

There is a means to settle a case called a civil compromise. Not all jurisdictions use this process any longer, but some do. That is the mechanism...

Phew! That's a mouthful! It seems to me that you were ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $55,000 rather than an restutution fee. That is,...