Read this from the Urban Dictionary: "In the American legal system "queen for a day" refers to written documents that are designed to create a...

Is it normal for a first court appearance misdemeanor case for the prosecution to offer "time served".

Time served means your total punishment will not exceed the time you have already spent in jail. If you were in jail 2 days that would mean your...

Can i defend my DAT (PL 165.15.03) by myself? What consequences will i faced on my court day? should i take a public defender?

This happened due to an "unattended mind?" That really says it all.

In CA possession charges dismissed after class program. How to get arrest and police report records removed?

This is the big lie behind diversion programs. Your case may be dismissed but the arrest will always be on your record. Gotcha!

Asset Recovery Letter? Do I have to pay?

The majority is correct. A demand for payment is a rude way to request payment. No payment is owed. If you don't pay it cannot affect your...

A violation of PC 314 subsections 1 or 2 is a registrable offense. Many attorneys and some judges think it is discretionary but that idea is based...

What kind of exceptional cirmstances would court consider for no imprisionment?

You need to discuss this with an experienced federal defender. Federal court is harsh, much more so than state court. If you are given a 5 year...

I have been falsely charged with Dv and petty theft. When I beat the case, what can I do about this?

A DV charge is always serious with serious consequences. If you acted in self-defense, as seems likely here, you will be exonerated. It is...

I have a warrant and will turn myself in Friday. I have the bond and attorney, Will I be held over the weekend?

No you will not be held over the weekend. You may be booked and released which usually takes several hours but you should go home the same day.

Do I need a lawyer for my son

Keep your mouth shut when the police call as you can only damage your son's case. Get inexperienced lawyer, familiar with these kinds of cases. ...