What should I expect to happen in a hearing for charges 243(e) (1) PC? I was arrested last week and self bailed out.

Based on this, I'd expect charges to be filed. Hire a lawyer or have a public defender appointed. Enter a plea of not guilty. Be prepared in...

I was charged with petty theft but now they gave me a court date to get my my charge dismissed. What's the catch?

A Judge or DA has the power to dismiss charges in the interest of justice. The dismissal wasn't negotiated in advance of your testimony? Sounds...

What if you were arrested and had to bailout to keep your job and no charges were ever even filed yet you owe a bailbonds 4000

Strange. It is possible that the DA is still considering filing or the police might still be investigating. You being "charged" wasn't right, but...

Inmate programs for earlier release?

He received a prison term, given the length of it., at least in part. It was probably served in the county jail. Counties where I work are taking...

Why is my bail for an infraction higher than listed on the 2014 Bail Schedule?

Could be unusually bad case facts, or a bad driving record. Could also be a clerk's error. Could be the scheduael was updated, or wrong in the...

The police send reports to the DA for review. It will be up to the DA to decide whether or not to file criminal charges. In a Criminal case it...

Can police come into a minor's home without parent's consent and question him?

Not clear if the question is asked by a minor or a parent.

Prison time and restitution

Probation fines can be related to the probation grant. Other fines are related to penalties, and failure to pay isn't a term of probation. An...

I have a "2nd or sub. driving under the influence" conviction from Oklahoma(felony). In California, may I vote & own a gun?

CA DOJ had a form You can file where they will tell you ahead of time what they think about firearm possession. I think it is a $50 Fee. The...

You are going to need a lawyer. .07 is a close call that could go either way. It might be over .08 at driving. With 1 hour burn off it would be a...