Please help . I was charged with misdemeanor and my court date given to me is march 25 . I called the A's office and found out

It sounds like you were arrested for a misdemeanor offense. The DA decides whether or not to file formal charges, not law enforcement. You should...

Misdemeanor and in custody, trial required within 30 days. Misdemeanor and out of custody, trial required within 45 days. Felony cases make no...

If you do not want to appear, an attorney can appear on your behalf. The attorney can try to negotiate your matter for a "lesser" charge. The...

Each jurisdiction is different. I agree that there may be statute of limitation issues. It is important that you do not speak with law enforcement...

ON Probation*got another case * CHARGED w/UNDER INFLUENCE * does that hold a mandatory JAIL sentence since its a VIOLATION?

Depending on the jurisdiction of your case(s), a violation of probation may be filed. Without knowing the charge you are on probation for, your...

I receviced a subpoena because I am a victim of a sexual abuse case, and now they want me to testify. But now I don't want to .

You should contact a lawyer immediately for advice on your exact situation. Generally, as a victim of sexual abuse, you are afforded some...

What are his chances of going to prison? Should we higher a criminal defense Lawyer?

More information is needed. Your question raises a couple of concerns from the start. First, he is on probation. Regardless of the result of the...

I was arrested. For possession of Meth. $ 40. My first time. The police. Cit released Me. Didn't test me. Will I do jail time

Like the others said, you need to appear in court. Otherwise you potentially face additional charges for failing to appear. If you have no prior...

I just got my 3rd DUI on formal probation license suspended

A 3rd time DUI carries a minimum sentence of 120 days. In some counties, the court will consider in-patient treatment in lieu of jail time. Of...

Is second degree robbery a violent crime?

PC 211 (2nd degree robbery) is punishable by 2, 3, or 5 years. Even if she didn't possess the gun (or even know the other person had it) she could...