A motion to withdraw your plea is an option. This will require you hiring an attorney. I know some of the PD's in Van Nuys and think highly of...

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Can a 995 motion be held at the initial arraignment?

No. For reasons already provided. There is something similar that is proper at the initial arraignment, but only for misdemeanors. And a Robbery is...

I was falsely arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. How can I protect myself?

We talking Meth here? Is it a bad thing that you admitted you do in fact smoke it? You know the answer to that. No scientific analysis/evidence is...

Can I get jail for not finishing my caltrans hours before the due date if I have a bench warrant?

You just got bored or something? Whatever crime you plead to carries with it the possibility of jail (or prison) time. How much depends on the...

Can you get a new criminal charge if you've already received a parole violation?

Yes. Someone can be arrested for a parole violation and charged with a separate offense. I don't know what added to his parole violation means....

Criminal Case: Last day for a trial is the 15th, but DA is asking to schedule a new trial date. Should I comply? Can I refuse?

You can't represent yourself and be represented. The answer you are looking for in posting this question can really only be answered by an attorney...

My civil case was settled and dissmissed with prejudice and now im being charges criminally does this affect my criminal case

As usual, "it depends." For example...let's say you hit (physically or with car) and hurt someone. That individual sued you in civil court and a...