When I went back to court to ask why I have to go to trial, they advised me that the court was overcrowded and I had to go

Not sure from "overcrowded so you had to go to trial" and "your husband did not respond". You should try rephrasing your question.

Just saw this on the news the other day. Legislation was passed allowing the collection of this fee, but a lawsuit was filed regarding its...

Can you request a new Prelim Exam hearing if the previous attorney was fired for ineffective counsel during the Prelim Exam.

It sounds like a Marsden motion was granted, as you can't "fire" a public defender. If a different attorney was appointed by the court, that...

Can we get arrested for being in the car at the park?

Probably nothing. Sounds like the cop or more likely, park ranger, was on a power trip. Assuming you were both minors or both adults, then no...

No. Do you get stopped by the cops much? I'm afraid your friend is just a little bit paranoid. When I've gotten stopped for a traffic ticket, I...

What happens if prosecution lies in the closing argument?

An attorney can and should object to a misleading argument. However, many times the judge will say that the attorney's arguments are not evidence...

How can I get felony charges / probation violation dropped ?

The simple answer is that you can't get anything dropped, but an experienced criminal defense attorney can certainly make the argument to a DA or...

You need to register immediately. If you live in Sacramento County, this DA's office is notorious for going after sex offenders, both in terms of...

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Your uncle needs an attorney and quick. If it disclosed that the minor was molested, the police are not going to care one iota that she may have...

My husband was sentenced to 45 yrs to life for murder. First of all it was an accident he went on a high speed chase & crashed

Based on your description, your husband could be convicted of second degree murder based on your husband's driving at a dangerous speed while...