I filed a 1381 in prison. was told by p.d. while in court w/new chrg. that 1381 was only to clear misdemeanors is that true

Your ramble is a bit confusing. But you question of whether 1381 demands apply to both misdemeanors and felonies - the answer is yes. A demand to...

WHOAH WHOAH! Slow down. Be careful a wet and reckless may have the same effect that a DUI has for the purposes of immigration. You should not be...

I was arrested in Feb for burglary and robbery and my bail was 25,000. DA filed charges in Sept and set bail at 30,000.

Bail can be changed. You can also ask for the bail to be lower. When I say "you" I mean your attorney can do that. If you have not yet hired an...

What is the court procedure once a person is arrested? Is better to work with your own attorney or public defense attonrney?

First thing, get an attorney if you can afford one. Public defenders are reserved for those people who cannot afford an attorney. When people ask...

It is only a defense for periods of time when you thought she was at least 18. Now that you know she is under 18, you can be convicted of statutory...

Deferred dismissal vs Infraction

You shouldn't be making these balancing decisions. Every case is different and your own situation may dictate which option is better for you....

I have a 16 year old son who is in djj correctional facility in stockton ca and he was assaulted by one of the guards

The Stockton DJJ guards have been in trouble in the past. This is not the first time such an allegation has been made. Most importantly, your son...

Blackmail is a form of extortion. What he did if true is blackmail and therefore extortion.

Professional Advice. Penal code 261.5

These cases are very fact specific. Not knowing the age is one thing, being led to believe by the victim that the victim was over 18 is another. If...

I was arrested on a prostitution charge and didn't get finger printed or photograph taken can i go to court without it done

You can do it if the court orders it. If they don't order it then don't do it. Also, you can ask for a public defender in court if you cannot...