What should I expect at the arraignment? Will the take him to jail? Will they set a bond? If he cant post bond what will happen?

Booking and bail are two separate questions. All defendants are required to be booked, even without bail being sought or paid. Booking entails...

I want to know do I have to? More importantly, could this potentially help or hurt the case?

First, you should start by knowing that anyone regarded as a witness has NO duty to speak with either party to a dispute. Just because you may...

Should I keep ignoring these civil demand letters & fine?

It's not a fine. Fines are set by public agencies, and Kohl's isn't. It's based on Penal Code section 490.5(c), which establishes that merchants...

I really don't think I got a fair deal. Should I go back to court and tell judge to just give me jail time or what?

Because you're already on probation, you could have been charged with a new theft charge or a new burglary charge for entering the store with an...

Will I have to do time in jail for being terminated from DVRP, no matter what?

Whenever you've been cited for a violation of probation, you should be prepared to have a good lawyer sing your praises as to those things that you...

Sure, but that's not the charge when someone dies as a result of being assaulted. Criminally caused deaths are charged as homicides or...

I know the limitation is usually 2 years for this, but what are examples of good cause that could allow for this 5 years later?

Penal Code section 851.8(l) states: "For arrests occurring on or after January 1, 1981, and for accusatory pleadings filed on or after January 1,...

When placed on probation, every probationer promises to obey all laws or lead a law abiding life. An arrest for a new offense can be charged as a...

How can the law help him lower his sentance?

Your son needs to speak with a qualified attorney about how to prove what he's said actually happened.

Seriously looking for an attorney who has successful experience handling my type of expungement request.

First, if you were on probation and didn't violate any of the terms and conditions of that probation, you're entitled to expungement in California....