There is no speedy trial violation, because the defense must be agreeing to the continuances and waiving the right to a speedy trial. At any time,...

Yes, if there are not other disqualifying convictions on the participant's record.

You did a good thing by not taking the judge's offer. You should never plead guilty to anything before an attorney has reviewed your case. There...

I stole a phone from someone. If i give it back to them can my criminal charges be dropped?

The charges won't just get dropped automatically, but it's possible that negotiations can achieve that result. If you are being charged criminally,...

Hi my name is Felipe, I live in Modesto ca and I got a ticket of 272(a)(1)

Just because the cop chose to cite and release you rather than arrest you, doesn't mean that this is just a ticket with a fine. These are...

If you are representing yourself on an appeal, can you conduct your own investigation and interview "missing" witnesses?

You can't. An appeal is based on the trial record. It is a claim saying that the court made an error during the trial phase. It is not a time for...

Ticketed w/ incomplete registration; paid reg fee but forgot to get smog certificate; can Infraction be reduced to Correction?

You can try going to court and asking the judge to reduce it.

I was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence 2 1/2 yars ago

14 days, unless they let you out earlier due to overcrowding.

Gang injunction parole violation

What is your question?

My son has a first arrest charge with 4 gun charges (no crime, non violent) after being caught on a train with a loaded gun.

Your son should discuss this with his attorney. Generally, character letters are helpful in getting more lenient sentences.