When you are given a ticket for a misdemeanor can it be changed to a felony

Negligent discharge of a firearm is what's known as a "wobbler." That means that it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. After the...

What to do....felony warrant for a case that was dismissed a year ago

I'd wait for court tomorrow and find out what is going on. It's going to cost you $12,000.00 to get him out, and it may be that there has been a...

My husband was driving with a suspend driver license while in probation. How much time would he be jail?

You have two issues here. (1) Driving on a suspended license: Depending on why his license was suspended and how many priors he has (if any), it...

What is the process for prosecution if a family member was involved in a motorcycle accident, clearly intoxicated at the scene?

I can't imagine him not being charged in this situation. He should hire an attorney right away. This needs to be taken very seriously. Good Luck

Can your own public defender obtain a time waiver by deception, or by lying to his client about the reason for the time waiver?

Serna does not apply in this situation. Talk to your lawyer about this. Neither I nor any other lawyer here knows the details of your case. Perhaps...

These are 2 completely different sections. 1203.45 is for sealing a record in a juvenile case. 1203.4 is a dismissal after probation has been...

Will I be arrested?

It is not likely that you will be taken into custody if you go to the clerk to try and get a warrant dealt with. The want to encourage people co...

Just request that an attorney be appointed to you when you go to court. The public defender will be able to help you out. Good Luck

Eligibility for public defender criminal attorney

You are entitled to an appointed attorney if you cannot afford to pay for an attorney. Just ask the court at your next hearing. Good Luck to you.

How can my friend defend themselves when their codefendant is lying about them in court ?

It is not uncommon for felons to lie. The DA knows the records of your friend and his co-defendant. If it was not your friends stuff, then he can...