Is it possible for me to request a court extension for my brother who is already in custody in a different county?

Generally, you won't be able to speak in court, it's best to contact his attorney or speak with the local public defender's office if he doesn't...

Legal?

No, it is a misdemeanor crime to record someone without their consent. See Penal Code section 630 et seq.

My son and a few friends received "misdemeanor" tickets for trespassing at local rec. Center's jacuzzi, early in the a.m.

They may be eligible for either diversion or a plea to an infraction. You'll need to appear to get a continuance. If you hire an attorney, the...

Can my husband pay for me and my 2 little kids, if I get separate?

Short of getting a divorce, if the aggression turns into violence or threats of violence, you may also qualify for a restraining order to...

Does DA have a time frame to submit bail enhancement on secondary charge .Primary still pending

Unless the da has new evidence of witness intimidation, it's not clear what the basis would be to increase bail. You should be talking about this...

Yes he can be put on probation but you have to ask yourself if that's just setting him up for jail/prison down the road if he is mentally ill. Get...

Will my petty theft code 488 shows on my record?what i should do to convince the judge to give me another chance?

Yes it will show in your record. You may be eligible for a diversion program or may be able to have it reduced to an infraction but it will still...

In addition to contacting your lawyer, collect all of the evidence of your hospitalization. If you had good cause to miss your surrender date, the...

My license will be suspended due to FTA and/or failure to pay a fine. I never received a summons notice. What are my next steps?

The ticket would have had a court date or instructions on how to find your court date. I would advise paying the fine, if you're stopped driving...

Is it against the law to speak to the DA, the one against my husband?

It's not against the law but if you are trying to help your husband, I would run it by his lawyer first.