Prop 47 need motion to be filed for case to be heard asap.

Call a local attorney to discuss your options.

Went Pro Per, Public Defender won't give me my file, actually gave it to District Attorney.

By law, you cannot be provided contact and other witness info . You should hire an attorney, who can get the discovery and review the case with...

My sons attorney backed out, who decides which attorney will replace him? Can we find a an attorney willing to help pro bono?

Your son has the constitutional right to appointed counsel, but not a right to appointed counsel of his choice. He can hire whichever attorney he...

CVC4461C, misuse of disabled placard misdemeanor.

Your first appearance, whether traffic or criminal court, is your arraignment. This is not a time to present witness testimony - that happens at...

Probation Violations

A standard term of probation is that one obey all laws. Any new arrest or criminal charges can also be a violation of probation.

If a defendant writes a letter to the DA, asking to dismiss, what happens to what's stated in the letter?

Generally, any statement made by the accused may be admissible, whether written or spoken, and may be used for impeachment should a defendant...

If accepted for probation after pleading guilty to 2nd degree robbery. can probation determine what your sentence would be?

In Oakland, judges routinely refer criminal matters to probation for a pre-sentence report if there is no specified jail sentence as part of the...

Once you file your motion to compel, the DA may object to certain disclosures, or they may submit on the matter. I agree with the above responses -...

Can I use marijuana for medicinal purposes (I have HIV+ and am diagnosed with AIDS) while on diversion pursuant to section 1000

As a matter of course, no. But, a good attorney may be able to get the court to make an exception given your situation, particularly if there are...

Illegal search in livermore, ca?

The short answer is: it depends. You should discuss the facts in more detail with a local criminal defense attorney (and don't include further...