Am I going to be penalized for not going to court on the date indicated on my copy of the traffic ticket?

Clear the warrant! ASAP. That is likely a far greater problem than the ticket.

Does lawyer need consent of defendant to enter a time waiver in a misdemeanor criminal case in California

Yes. It is a waiver of a right so it must be "knowing and intelligent. "

How far does court go in terms of drug testing for alternative sentencing for a 2nd DUI? And is it mandatory?

It is unusual to test when on informal probation. If you are monitored it increases the chance you may come in contact with someone trained to...

Guardian filed jv180 change or order to have child removed from their home and to be placed with another relative.

It seems unlikely CPS missed a registered sec offender, so it is more likely they don't know the registrant lives there. You might want to call CPS...

Sister facing charges of Felony 2nd Degree Burglary & Felony Embezzlement - HELP!

That is a LOT of felony filing for it to end up a misdemeanor. It certainly feels like the DA means it. There may be proof problems for the DA....

The point is to get the kid to go to school. The will act accordingly depending on what the perceived problem is. Sometimes it is all about the...

Can a juvenile with a probation violation warrant get a job in another state?

Warrants show up in other states if they are "NCIC". I think AWOL juveniles are all entered that way. The employer would have to get access to a...

My friend in the California Prison system needs a pro bono attorney.

He can contact the Public Defender in the county where he was sentenced and explain why he thinks he is subject to resentencing. The PDs around the...

DUI

DUIs are priors for 10 years, so it depends on when you got your first one. Also, "stale priors" can be used to enhance a sentence even where they...

I was cited for driving on suspended lisc.incuring major damages as a result. Later I learn my lisc. was not suspended at time.

Guessing what your question is, I'm thinking you figure the stop should have been no good and the inventory search suppressed. The issue will...