Do i need a lawyer? Or what should I expect?

As a practical matter, I believe you can forget about this incident. Prosecutors bring charges based on police reports sent to their offices. If...

Did a case search online and my ase didnt appear on the index San Diego court was told it was recalled why did this happen and

Very confusing set of facts. First, you write that it happened in 2009. You say the offense was for disturbing the peace, but disturbing the...

You son's father can't file criminal charges against you. Only prosecutors can file them. If a prosecutor agrees that you withheld your son from...

Will the courts arrested me when I appear in court for an active warrant?

Failure to pay a fine causes a letter to be sent to defendant's last known address, warning that failure to address the failure to pay will result...

I need a criminal defense lawyer who isn't going to cost an arm an a leg can anyone help?

If he's already in court, then he probably has a lawyer already. If not, he should ask for one. If he's in custody, he'll probably be referred to...

Lawyer and court date problem ?

There are many reasons cases are not filed on or before the first court date set by the arresting cop. Now that you've been deported, it would not...

Shoplifting charge

And, if you have no criminal record within the last 5 years or so, you won't have to. You qualify for misdemeanor diversion, and no admission of...

Hi, I am here on a student visa. I got into an altercation with my roommate and left some marks on his neck.

1. Complaining witnesses don't control charges--prosecutors are in charge of making or withdrawing charges. 2. Self-defense must be exercised...

My cousin was given a life sentence 89 years when he was 22 he has served 15 years now ..is there any way to get him out of jail

If he was sentenced under the Third Strike Law, then it would entail what his new conviction(s) was/were for. In 2012, California changed its...

How to delay criminal defence trial

If this is your first appearance, you'll be entitled to a continuance. If the charge against you is a misdemeanor, you can appear through your...