Is victim statement damning the prosecutions case admissible at appeal?

Would need more facts than you have provided. If you pled, you generally need a certificate of probable cause signed by the judge who took the...

Laws of Trespassing in a residential setting

Your brother has some screws loose. Call the police and kick him out, even it means filing an unlawful detainer action. And probably a...

Can i be arrested for embezzlement for not returning the truck on time back to home depo ?

By any chance did you get the name the person you spoke with at Home Depot? You need to consult with an attorney ASAP. And do not discuss facts...

What happens in california on first offense 3rd degree charge for assault and i have never been arrested before?

Never heard of 3rd degree assault because there is no such thing under California law. There is felony and misdemeanor assault, but where did you...

Can my DUI case be dismissed if I am charged with the wrong CAB ?

Unfortunately your friend has not idea what they are talking about. In many areas of criminal law, the rules and procedures can be very...

Do I really need a lawyer if I wanted to plead not guilty to a PC 242 battery charge ?

Even though it is a misdemeanor, you still need an attorney. So you pled not guilty - now what? Are you an experienced attorney? Do you know the...

If being charged for armed robbery and it is evident the defendant is guilty can a lawyer help reduce the sentence?

You clearly need legal help. If the offer is 16 years, sounds like the robber was committed with use of a gun, because a robbery carries a term of...

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Has California Law changed to person who are sentenced to prison only serving 65% instead of 85% and 50% to 35% ? AB 109 ?

No. This statement about serving 65% instead of 85% has been going around for several years but has no basis in fact. Every now and then a...

Attempt to commit rape, verbal protest, abandonment

First things first - stop talking about your case on this site! If charges are filed and the DA finds out about this thread, you could find your...

Notice to appear on a holiday?

Sounds like someone screwed up and forgot today was a holiday. Contact the court tomorrow and get this taken care of before it becomes a warrant...