Long and short...I was detained (no police came) and I was coherced into signing a civil form 490-5c.

I agree with Mr. Sanger that the abuse of the 490.5 P.C. and attendant laws has become epidemic, and outrageously so. There have been numerous...

If you have already been sentenced to formal probation is it possible to be switch to informal for a longer period of time?

Your case is obviously a serious one, and the grant of probation indicates that your attorney did a good job for you. Getting a reduction of...

Hi..if you are are pretty much heading to trial...If you have to fire your lawyer and get someone else.

Yes, you may discharge your current attorney, and yes, your new lawyer may get a continuance to prepare for the new case and to properly handle his...

Can an arrest from an illegal search of a car that cocaine was found be held up in court?

In order for the police to legally search a car, they either must obtain the consent of the owner or driver, or have reasonable cause to search...

What happens when I turn myself in for an out of state warrant

Can you restate the question? You stated you were in a CA jail at some point, what were you in for and how did you get out? And what do you mean...

Diving on a Suspended, was never noticed.

Quite frankly, it sounds like you enjoy playing Russian roulette with an indespensible component of your business. I would not use local counsel...

Is it possible to have all the charges dropped from a possession charge?

Generally speaking, the only way to get the charges dropped in such a case is for a lawyer to win a defense motion to suppress the evidence. ...

Yes, you can file a Petition for Alternative Writ of Mandamus in Superior Court against the DMV in the county of your residence (not that of the...

What can happen on a probation violation of a habitual offender?

Your answer is in your own question since a condition of every probation issued is that the defendant "obey all laws." Also, failure to appear for...

My friend has a DUI and in in a 1 year probation period and currently got arrested for getting in a fight what are consequences?

In answer to your specific inquiry, the consequences of your friend's altercation can be quite severe. Your friend may be facing charges for...