Misdemeanor 11377, no priors. If I'm eligible for diversion & want to do it (I am & I do) are they required to offer it to me?

The answer is that if you are eligible, they have to give it to you, pre-trial. Since you have some time, check everything out with a public...

Is there any way for me to submit a letter to the judge of a juvenile hearing that is scheduled for 7/25?

If the letter is late, best thing to do is to go to court 7/25 with plenty of copies, and ask the defense attorney for the child to use it....that...

I was charged with a hit and run misdemeanor in 2009. I am currently attending school for medical assisting. I am wondering

Yes this is a bad case to have on your record. Many employers will not bother to ask about misdemeanors, but if they do, you've been convicted of...

Should I testify about a gang fight that I was there but didnt do anything because my friend was involved an wants me to testify

There is a great deal of risk to testifying here: being there and shouting may be enough to be charged as an accomplice, which gets the same...

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How many years would my boyfriend get for these felonies: PC 207(A) ,PC 211, PC29800(A)(1), PC368

I agree with my colleagues. You know they are setting him up for the life charge, so they can take away all of his bargaining power. You need...

Cited for 11364.1(a). glass pipe attatched w/magnet under truck, is there a defense?

As with most drug crimes, the PC 1538.5 (motion to suppress evidence) is a valuable tool, and it may work here. It may be that they detained you...

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How long does someone get locked up for elder abuse, fraud, auto theft, and unarmed robbery?

He needs a lawyer. If they have evidence of any of these charges, he'll get at least some prison. Note that you don't give facts supporting a...

What happens on violation of probation

I agree with my colleagues that a) it depends, and b) you need a lawyer if there is a reported violation of probation. Consequences can range...

Hi, i was recently arrested in California and charged with 25661a BP for using a fake ID and also a H&S violation

You don't mention whether you were charged with a felony, and this will be a large part of answering this question. H&S violations can be...

What is time limit for nonparty objection to criminal court Order to Attend Court and Produce Documents

Generally at least 5 court days before the hearing the objection should be filed, and the documents should be handed over at that time with the...