Is a plea valid if the defendant at the time of the plea does not understand what he/she is doing?
No but all you must understand for the plea to be valid are the direct consequences of the plea. You need not be informed of collateral...
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No but all you must understand for the plea to be valid are the direct consequences of the plea. You need not be informed of collateral...
If the first judge really made a mistake you may have a basis for changing your plea. Money or not you need to consult a LA lawyer on this one. ...
Given your history your newest charge is most serious, especially if you add in the grace notes, a little weed and a .22. You need to hire a PA...
Possession of stolen property, PC 496, can be punished as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of the property. A misdemeanor where the...
You will be arraigned on the charge and prosecuted. Criminal threats are taken seriously and can have serious consequences. You need to retain a...
Why would you have to pay the ticket? If he gave his actual name and address they could track him down if they want to go to the trouble. But I...
Willful means you intended to do what you did. You intended not to go to court on the scheduled date because you were job hunting. You say you...
Your public defender will advise you on how to plead. Unless you have a deal with the prosecutor already everyone pleads not guilty at arraignment...
If your lawyer is appearing for you and doesn't appear that doesn't count as a failure to appear against you nor does it cause your bond to be...
When you are arrested and arraigned you'll be given a public defender if you truly have no assets. You don't say whether you have been charged but...