You were charged with CVC 22349(a), not 72349(a). It is best to hire an attorney that will set your case for trial. An experienced attorney can...

All my colleagues have answered your question. A preliminary hearing is a probable cause hearing. Even though the standard of proof in a criminal...

3year suspended sentence and strike stricken ... On the run 10years. Do i have options to avoid the susepended sentence?

As you can surmise, you definitely need an attorney to straighten things out for you. It is good that you have been clean for 11 years, obtained a...

What does it say on my record and can I change it?

Mr. Dane's answer is correct, a book and release included the one day that you spent "in custody". This can be used as a prior conviction for the...

How a dismissed case get reopened?

In California, a felony case can be filed a second time. If the case was dismissed once, a second dismissal will bar the DA from refilling again. ...

Have bench warrant from almost 20yrs ago (misdemeanor) I left court before sentencing, want to turn myself in do I need lawyer

You do not need an attorney to turn yourself in - BUT that is not a wise decision. An experienced attorney can assist you to determine if the...

What should I expect in court for a charge of penal code 148.9a false identification to a peace officer? was arrested on warrant

The false identification to a peace officer is a misdemeanor offense. It will probably be a part of the negotiated disposition for your warrant...

Domestic violence (273.5(a) PC can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. It will be charged as a felony if there are substantial...

How do I get a public defender outside of one being assigned to me by a judge?

As most of my colleagues pointed out, you cannot choose which public defender to have assigned to you. Only a judge can appoint an attorney for...

I received a ticket for illegal u turn. My ticket I received on 2/12/14 and the cop put the appearance date for court 3/25/18.

If you received a letter from the court to appear on 4/1/14, then you should appear, otherwise, the court may issue a failure to appear. The...