What is the difference between information charges and legal charges

Im not familiar with that. It sounds like they are they are charges that the person was arrested on vs. the charges that were actually filed by the...

I dont know what a chomo is, but if he is convicted of the charge he will be a sex offender and required to register as one. His face will be...

I have only seen the prosecutor get the exhibits back after a stipulation from defense - that is once they were admitted into evidence. Mr. Kaman...

Second petty theft

Yes you should get a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, please ask for on in court. Don't let the DA and judge bully you into pleading guilty.

Divorce advice

California is a no fault divorce state. That means people can get divorced for any reason. The parties do not have to both agree to get divorced -...

What can the outcome be if the only witness in a pc211 doesn't testify in court.

Any felony can be used as a third strike, not just a violent or serous felony like robbery. If the only witness who can place the defendant at...

Who has access to my sealed juvenile record in California (PART 2!) Please help, I am so confused!

..."I spoke to a woman who informed me..." Who is this mysterious woman? Is she the courthouse ghost whose been damned for eternity to scare...

My opinion is this: Do not go back to court and ask them anything unless the court orders you to come back. Pay the payments like normal every...

My girlfriend is charged with embezzlement. Can the DA use an email she sent to her employer (who accused her of embezzlement)?

It probably comes in against your friend. The other posters are likely correct. However, if she has an attorney that attorney should be arguing...

What are the consequences of petty theft for a 17 year old non-american citizen? What should I plead?

As a juvenile the probation department will decide whether or not to recommend charges being filed by the District Attorney. The District Attorney...