I have a first time charge of drug possession...4 ectasy pills and driving under influence of pot..Iam poor.Jail for me? Scared!

First of all trust your PD; since you can't afford to pay a lawyer you really have no choice. Most PDs are every bit as good as private...

Infraction vs trespass

You are comparing apples and oranges. There's no way to answer your question.

No criminal lawyer that I know would enter into such an arrangement. Under what you prose the lawyer doesn't get paid if your bf is found guilty...

Issued community service but paid original bail?

Yes, it could be a problem because you didn't do what the judge ordered you to do. His sentence was the end of the case (unless you appealed). ...

488 P.C. Petty theft (M) circled

Criminal since you are being charged with a violation of the Penal Code and the possible penalties include loss of liberty.

Question about appellate work.

It means your appeal has been dismissed w/o decision for failure to file briefs. This only happens to appellants. If the state is late they...

My attorney failed to properly respond to some form interrogatories resulting in $1,500 in sanction against me

You need to change attorneys and have the new attorney file a motion for reconsideration of the sanctions order. Report the old attorney to the...

Am i going to get locked up?

If the probation officer is coming you will know soon.

I am charged with PC 496 and need to appear on court next month. What do I need to prepare?

Your first appearance will be an arraignment. You will either go with your own lawyer or one will be appointed for you. You will be informed of...

Heartless Law Offices of [name removed]

There is a lesson here. If you think someone may be about to institute legal proceedings against you don't keep calling them back until they get...