How bad is this going to be and should i spend $5000 on a Criminal Defense attorney?

You said he has a court appointed attorney. Let that attorney try and resolve the case. If you feel like that attorney is not giving your...

Can my mom press charges on him for statutory rape??

Only the district attorney can press charges. Your mom can alert the authorities to the situation, but she cannot bring charges herself.

Can she press charges?

It's up to the district attorney whether to press charges. Your mom can alert them to the situation but she cannot demand or force them to file...

The best way, and maybe the only way, to get your case dismissed at this point is to complete your diversion program. Diversion can come in two...

Can someone explain how multiple counts for the same offense occur?

That should probably be charged as a single count, but the district attorney is free to charge however they see fit.

What can I do? Can they really put me in jail?

They want you to do 30 days for swerving into another lane? No accident? Get an attorney. If you don't have money to hire one, then have the public...

Unable to get a job due to a misdeamor from four years ago seems harsh as reason for not getting hired

You need to file a 1203.4 motion with the court. This motion will effectively dismiss your misdemeanor conviction. It will show up on your record...

What kind of sentence are we looking at? Would probation even be considered? He is willing to do double the time of probation.

Whether or not those things will matter depends on the prosecutor assigned to the case. Get a prosecutor with a heart and maybe they cut your...

Can he be charged with a crime? -does the DA have a case to pursue with no arrest? What do you recommend?

Can he be charged with a crime? Yes, fleeing from police is a crime. Does the DA have a case? Totally depends on whether the police officer can...

How to take care of a old warrant for shoplifting

Unfortunately this cannot be handled over the phone. Some courts have "warrant recall" calendars where you can get the warrant recalled and request...