Picked up on a failure to appear warrant(drug charge), with a past prison record(not drug), what sentence are they looking at?

Not enough information to answer your question. We would need to know the exact charges for which we was placed in Prop 36, what his priors are...

When I travel, do the airport security/TSA guys know I have the same name as a felon with an outstanding warrant?

With such a common name they should be able to look at other identifiers, such as date of birth or social security number, to distinguish you from...

Can a regular law abiding citizen go to a Superior CourtHouse and request Motion to Suppress Evidence (CPC 1538.5 PC) or Why not

The cops must have probable cause that some criminal activity, or evidence of same, is occurring to get a judge to authorize the warrant. They...

How long can someone be held without trial?

Your friend has given a general time waiver, meaning that he has waived his right to a speedy trial. This allows the court and or his attorney to...

I was convicted of DUI 4 years ago. One month later I was cited for driving on suspended. 2 FTA and years later w noth, options?

Your options are to do nothing, eventually be arrested on the warrants, and be unable to obtain a driver's license and probably pick up another...

Im fighting a case for 3 charges that i have never been charged with and it was from last year november 2012 .

There is no question here. Is it can they charge you now? Probably yes, if the charges are felonies. But there is so much more information that...

My son has 2 strikes and recently got arrested for burglary tools and a 11350(A) and violafion of parole how much time is he loo

He is looking at potentially 6+ years @ 80%, but there is much that can be done in a case like this. Have him consult with and hire a good criminal...

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Yes. Report it to the police. They will conduct an investigation and if they develop enough evidence charges will be filed by the DA. These are not...

My juvenile son has a 160K restitution order for him and 3 co defendants. Is Civil Code § 1714.1 correct that we only owe 25K?

Unfortunately, your son could be on the hook for the entire amount if the others do not pay. You might be able to negotiate out on the civil side...

Hi I am currently being charged with elderly abuse felony. This made me lose my job. I am looking for a pro bono lawyer

Yes, the public defender will be appointed to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney. Hopefully, you will be able to gather the evidence...