The DA may dismiss it or you may have to go to trial and have a not guilty verdict

Pending adjudication means a case is pending has not plead out or settling or had final determination i.e., jury or court trial

What is the statue of limitations in CA and how does that work for PC487 (B) (3) charges?

In most instances like this crime the statute is 3 years. Certain sex offenses is is longer depending when the allegations are reported and to...

Most sheriffs dept will search and inspect your home for alcohol and illicit drugs prior to allowing you to serve any jail sentence on house...

Joint physical custody and no legal custody, can I relocate out of state?

You, can relocate anywhere you wish. This doesn't mean the children will as well. Joint physical and no legal custody means you make decisions re...

Dismissed conviction, now can I have it expunged?

Sounds like it was reduced only. U less I read it wrong. You have have it expunged off your record. That is substitute you're previously plea of no...

How many years would one serve on a 49 year criminal sentence?

Depends on whether it's a strike under the three strikes law and what his or her criminal record already has on it. 49 years is probably a serious...

Ideas on a defense? true story, she's innocent but up a creek.

Stop taking drugs to jail and come up with a better bs excuse. She needs a magician not an attorney. IJS

If you plea guilty to penal code section 32. How should one's charges should appear on my criminal record (rap sheet)

If you were convicted of this specific charge your rap sheet should say just that.

Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

Yes you need a lawyer. The laws involving 14601 offenses can be tricky to navigate on your own.