I suspect that the case has appeared on calendar several times as a "further pre-trial" hearing. This is just a status hearing, or a settlement...

Can I get my conviction over turned or thrown out on a 30 yr old case of rape and sodomy

There is a big difference between the prosecution/law enforcement NOT doing something - that is, failing to obtain potentially exculpatory evidence...

I did a stupid thing and stole 2 shirts from Urban Outfitters today. Obviously, I was caught. This is my first time offense....

It sounds like you may have caught a break. If the store did not contact the police or notify the DA, perhaps no charges will be filed. On the...

What is the maximum sentence for Attempted Burglary at a residence in California?

Interestingly, burglary is the entering on a dwelling with the INTENT to commit larceny or some other felony inside. The burglar does not actually...

Can i get a dli in state of cal if was revoked in IL,S IN 1996 AN NOT HAD A DRL HERE ?

You should be able to get a California Drivers license, if you otherwise qualify, since your issue in Illinois was more than 10 years ago. There...

What if drugs are found concealed in the vehicle you are driving and the vehicle does not belong to you?

I agree with the previous answer. To a large extent, it will depend on where the drugs were concealed, whether or not there was anyone else in the...

You may have to go back to court to ask the judge to issue you a new order to enroll in the program. You could try to enroll now, but I suspect...

A criminal case was dismissed (lack of evidence) before going to trial and now they want to reopen the case. What do I do?

It is important to know if the charges were felonies or misdemeanors, or a combination of both. Generally, if the judge dismissed a misdemeanor...

I have to appear in court on dec 6 for a felony charge do i need a lawyer then or will one be appointed to me there since i don'

If you cannot afford to hire your own attorney one will be appointed for you by the court. If you need more time to hire your own attorney most...

Probably not, depending on who is doing the backround check and how long it has been since the arrest. If it is a governmental agency, perhaps so,...