I went to workproject late today and was not accepted. Will I be taken out of the program? What will happen to me?

Then you'll have to finish the rest of your time in jail. The Sheriff has total discretion when it comes t work project and a judge will not...

When police or his probation officer do a probation search, they can round up everyone in the house for their safety and keep them together in one...

What should I do? what should I say in the court?

At your first appearance, you will be asked if you can afford an attorney. If not, you will be appointed a public defender. If you want to hire...

I want to expunge 2 misdemeanor convictions. I am not on probation for either of these and both are 3 years ago..

You will not be able to get a 1203.4 dismissal, mistakenly referred to as an "expungement" until you are off probation. A 1203.4 will still show up...

Do I need a lawyer, or legal aide or can I petition the courts on this matter.

You will not be able to get a 1203.4 dismissal, mistakenly referred to as an "expungement" until you are off probation. A 1203.4 will still show...

A PC 288(a) is a straight felony and cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. As for certificate of rehab and pardon, sounds like that issue is still...

I was arrested in 2011 for assault. I posted bail and showed up in court. Case was dismissed. How do I get bail money back?

No you don't get your money back. You signed a contract with the bail company - you pay the premium and they bail you out. They kept their part...

If someone has a 245 charge with a prior. Can the charges be dropped?

The DA can dismiss a case anytime they want. Whether they will or not is another story. The fact that the victim does not want to testify is not,...

I am on Felony probation and during a search of my parents home, where I am staying, they found ammunition. What can happen?

If everything is you say, I suspect the case will be dismissed. Assuming you are correct, it amazes me the things that sometimes get filed as...

What will happen on my first court date after being charged with a misdemeanor?

Probably should have waited until your first court appearance and found out what you were actually charged with, because your bail would have been...