Criminal defense

You definitely need a criminal defense attorney. You could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony DUI, depending on how serious your friend's...

In California, can the DA file a case against someone who is over 21 in juvenile court?

Once you turn 18 the Sacramento DA generally does not file in juvenile court. Once you turn 18, the DA will usually files in adult court. ...

First time stealing from someone, no previous record.

Don't know if you have the funds to hire an attorney, but do so if you can. At least get a free or low cost consultation prior to your court date....

Just call Ms. McCall since she has written extensively on administrative hearing matters and clearly has the background and experience to assist...

Will my little brother serve 7 years?

I suspect your post is missing some key information. As Mr. Kaman pointed out if your brother was on a public beach, that doesn't sound like...

2007 and got on probation for 5 years then got in trouble 2011 and they said renstate my probation does it start over another 5

On a probation violation, your original probation is reinstated and the judge give you some additional time to do. Your probationary period is not...

Criminal case misd jury trial

Since the case will be appealed to the appellate division of the superior court because it was a misdemeanor, instead of the 6th District Court of...

What is the normal procedure for 1st time(no prior record for anything), offenders of HS111377,

She may be formally charged tomorrow. If the DA has filed as a misdemeanor, she will be given another court date for arraignment in misdo court. ...

My fiance' was charged with armed robbery and is awaiting sentencing. Is it possible to get less then 10 years if used a firearm

Probably not. PC 12022.53(b) provides a mandatory enhancement of 10 years for use of a gun, even if no one was hurt. Doesn't matter if it was not...

What actions do you have if a PD filed your case as a conviction, violent felony yet no charges were ever filed,case dismissed?

You may have a civil lawsuit but this is not a criminal matter. However, I do not know if it the PD's responsibility to insure that an 849.5 is...

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