I got a cell phone ticket in Sacramento, ca for $172.00....Is ir worth hiring an attorney go fight a first offence ticket ?..

The penalty is a fine only, which increases for subsequent violations. The fee for an attorney would almost certainly be considerably higher than...

What can I do for my husband being charged for advising my son to go f them up after frustration

What exactly is your husband charged with? And is he in custody with an upcoming court date?

Will I do jail time if I don’t stop if I cause an accident ?

Jail time is highly unlikely, but you should make contact--through an attorney--with the police as soon as possible. The most important thing is...

Grossly negligent discharge of a firearm in violation of Penal Code section 246.3 is not a strike, because it is possible to be convicted of the...

Can facebook messenger be used to build a case?

Your sister is worrying a little too much. Yes, there is a small chance that law enforcement will see the messages and use that as evidence in a...

Can i be convicted of auto theft and possess stolen vehicle in the same case?

A person cannot be convicted of both taking and receiving the same property. If the conviction under Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a), is for taking...

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California's Rules of Professional Conduct

See Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 5-110: "Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor."

If you successfully completed probation (see Mr. Marshall's answer above), you can also file a request to have your plea withdrawn and the charges...

If I tried to scam someone and no money was ever received from the person can I get in trouble?

Trying to commit a crime and failing is punishable as an attempt. The punishment for an attempt is usually half the punishment for the...

How do I plea at an arraignment?

Even if you admitted to killing the hawk, you should still plead not guilty. The common law defense of necessity might be available to you. You...