Because shoplifting is a misdemeanor, an attorney can make all court appearances so long as the court doesn't order you to be personally present. ...

First, possession is defined as exercising dominion and control over the object. in question. It's not required that he be shown he held the...

Court appointed attorneys

Yes, no, and just go to court. Those accused of crimes who are unable to hire an attorney because they don't have enough money for fees are asked...

What is the begin date for probation when I had a midterm prop 47 reduction from 3 years formal to 2 years summary ?

Whenever you were initially granted probation in the case. You may have started out with 3 years of formal or supervised probation which was then...

How can my wife get her record cleared?

If she was convicted and not just arrested, your wife could seek a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon in the county of conviction. The...

My daughter has a jury date to attend. she is out of country. Can she request for another date.

Sure. She just needs to call the Jury Commissioner in the county where she's been called to serve.

For anyone who abides by all the terms of probation for the entire period of probation, s/he is entitled to an expungement under Penal Code section...

Need help clearing my record. Dumb mistake.

Miranda protects those who have been arrested and are taken into custody from answering questions that try to elicit incriminating information. ...

If you paid a lawyer to appear in court for you, and the charges were dismissed before the hearing can you get your money back?

Depends on the terms of your contract/fee agreement with your lawyer, which Bar State rules require be in writing if lawyer charged $1000 or more..

What do you mean by "a copy of my case?" Do you mean any reports by the police that show why you were arrested or charged? If that's what you...