Using my right as a victim to not testify.

You can refuse to testify if your statement is incriminating. However, you cannot refuse to testify without also being found to be in contempt of...

Minor in possession of alcohol is a misdemeanor criminal offense. A record check, may show an arrest for being a minor in possession. However, it...

Ive been taking merchandise from my employer but want to stop. I've taken an estimated accumulation of 1000. Is that felony?

Yes, it is a felony if accumulated. They could be charged as separate individual offenses which may not be felonies. It is time to stop and get...

Your brother needs to hire an experienced lawyer in the area. If not, he will be represented by a public defender. public defenders know the...

I went to a hearing requesting to modify several parts of the custody orders, but judge only made orders on part?

This sounds like a family law question rather than a criminal law or DUI question. Please re-route the question. Good luck.

I have a civil penalty filed against me from a former employer and I have a misdemeanor record could this go to court?

This is the most often asked question on AVVO for criminal defense. You have read the answers, which explain what will happen if you don't pay. ...

If I am on a blended sentence can I get another blended sentence and when is a 1170 H search and seizure illegal?

I am sorry but the information that you provided is insufficient for a lawyer to figure out what is going on in your boyfriend's case. Clearly,...

Courts have "readiness hearings" just before preliminary examinations and jury trials to check in with both sides to see if they are ready to...

If my boyfriend is currently in jail for a probation violation, can he get out early if a judge sentences him to a program?

The Mental Health/drug court is run by Judge Stephen Manley. Your boyfriend must have a mental health diagnosis. Yes, it is possible that he may...

What do i do if ive been charged with pc480 & pc182/480(a)?

Conspiracy and felony counterfeit charges ARE serious. The charges do not usually require a SWAT team to serve a warrant. Clearly, they were...