How do I enter a pre-trail diversion/deferred adjudication program?

Each county is different when it comes to diversion programs. Contacting the public defenders office will not be too helpful since they cannot be...

Whats the difference in getting an early termination of probation granted? With hiring am attorney or using the public defender

The simple answer is that you can try and do it yourself. It really depends on what you were convicted of, how long you have been on probation,...

This is a problem that comes up when an individual who is a resident and licensed to drive in another state gets a DUI in California. It sounds...

2nd DUI Question regarding my drivers license

There are two different suspensions on a second DUI. If it is an alcohol DUI, DMV will suspend an individual's license for 1 year regardless of...

My misdemeanor case has been dropped by the detective. Do I need to follow up with the court date or do I just ignore it?

If you were arrested and given a court date and released, you should still appear since you probably signed a promise to appear if you were...

Prop 47

Assuming there are no prior strikes or any other disqualifying factor, the only thing that Prop 47 has any affect on is the possession of...

I was issued community service without receiving a citation or a court summons, is this possible?

Very interesting. If an individual is under 18 years old, in order to not have a petition filed, there are informal ways of resolving the issue by...

When an officer lies or fabricate on a police report, is that against the law?

It is, but proving the lies or fabrications can be difficult especially if it one person (who is not a cop) versus a cop. If evidence such as a...

As my colleagues have stated, perhaps there may have been a reason to temporarily detain you. Of course it depends on what the reason was for the...

New law passed prop 47,what now?

If your loved one was represented by a public defender's office, many are working on resentencing if he or she qualifies. Most individuals for...