What are the statutes of limitation when charged with battery for a trial I have pleaded not guilty how long does the DA have?

A misdemeanor battery statute of limitation is 1 year. A felony is three years. That is not your problem. If you were charged within the one or...

Yes. A battery is any unlawful touching. The touching can be from throwing an object at someone.

Ok what is the statutes of time for the da to file charges against me after entering a plea of not guilty?

Once the charges are filed there is no time limit on filing the charges, they are filed. There are speedy trial time limits throughout the...

My daughter, 19 years old was cited for possession of marijuana under an ounce. Will she be given a public defender?

If the offense were an infraction, which under an ounce of MJ is, your daughter would not be entitled to a lawyer. She is probably entitled to a...

I just did a book and release, they gave me a copy...proof. Can I fax it in or do I have to appear in court?

You'll have to appear in court on a misdemeanor unless you have a lawyer who can do it for you. If you ignore it a warrant will go out for you. A...

How much time would my husband serve on a 2 yrs with half on a AB 109

Your husband will get minimally day to day credit, which is the half time credit you know about. In the LA County Jail, there are some inmates...

My husband was deported 10 years ago. He was recently placed in jail on a misd. Charge. Will INS prosecute him and give him time

The feds do prosecute for reentry usually after a person has already been deported once. That does not mean they prosecute every time. As a...

If you cannot afford a lawyer the court will provide a public defender or some private lawyer for you at no charge. It is not a good idea in most...

How long will a Ca. penal code #415 misdemeanor (argues in public) stay on my record? And why would a false charge that was

To completely get rid of a dismissed charge on your record you'll have to petition the court for a determination of factual innocence. The...

Can I appeal my case.

I will assume you took a plea deal. You have 60 days to file an appeal after your sentence. You have limited appellate rights if you plead guilty...