How long can you be held for questioning before being charged or released?

Not to disagree with Mr. Hudson, whom I very much respect, but if you were arrested on a Friday night you could be held over the weekend and up...

DIY motion for time served? possible?

He should ask his attorney to delay the sentencing until he has enough credits to equal the sentence to be imposed. Since that is only a few weeks...

What can I do about this citation?

There's no way, no conceivable way, that what you did would be charged as a misdemeanor. It is an infraction which means you are not entitled to a...

How to expunge 2 drug felonies off my record?

Strictly speaking California does not provide for expungement PD 1203.4 notwithstanding. This procedure will not erase your record; it only...

Mr. Kent's answer notwithstanding, CC 3531 "the law never requires impossibilities." If it is impossible for you to post bail using your credit...

Lost in TBD on a speeding ticket. I am i correct that right to speedy trial starts over by filing trial de novo request?

It is entirely likely that he detests you. Nonetheless you should point out to him CC § 3537 with regard to your 5 facts creating reasonable...

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If the person is not a citizen but has been arrested and charged with felonies the police and/or DA will figure it out. They don't really need...

Can you request to replace your attorney during pretrial? My son was pressured into taking a plea

I second Mr. Dane's answer and add my own comments. Marsden motions are rarely granted; in fact I have seen it happen only when the attorney...

What are my options if you have been charged with HS1150 HS11377 HS 11364 AND VC 23103

If you were released on OR then that overrides the 5Kon the arrest warrant. I cannot believe you were released without a court date, however. You...

What should u do if you have been charged with HS1150 HS11377 HS 11364 AND VC 23103

Well that's a no brainer Frank. If you get 15 points for that answer I am going to stake my own claim as well.