It's a hearing involving you, that PD, and the judge concerning your belief that the PD is not giving you adequate representation. You get to tell...

I have a warrant from 9 years ago in California and want to figure out what to do

Driving on a suspended license that was suspended for a DUI is usually 10 days in jail. You seemed to be doing everything expected of you,...

What is the repercussions of stealing money from a company and then fleeing to Mexico?

She probably has an warrant calling for her arrest. Given that she absconded, the statute of limitations will be tolled, so she'll have to face...

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Deportation is not a crime or punishment for a crime. It is a collateral consequence of some crimes. There are lots of reasons for deportation...

How do I ask for a Cruz waiver in San Bernardino County in writing to my attorney and Judge

Why would any defendant seek a waiver of the right to withdraw a guilty plea and allow a sentencing judge to sentence up to the maximum allowed by...

No police=no criminal case. Fines can only be imposed by public entities, not stores. Shoplifting is also called petty theft, an offense charged...

I was charged 288(a) but judge granted me 1203.4 does that mean my record is expunged?

Beyond what other attorneys have written, Penal Code section 290.007 reads: "Any person required to register pursuant to any provision of the Act...

What are my rights?

Why would you expect that because you've "been accepted by property owners that surround the property you are occupying" that you have the...

Absolutely. But not as a prelude to sex.

Since this appears on AVVO's criminal panel pages, I'll address your main question. Crimes are only chargeable where they're committed according...