I may have a warrant for a failure to appear for a traffic ticket. How do I avoid being arrested while taking care of it?

You probably need to get an attorney who can help present your reasons for failing to appear. The financial commitment to get private counsel is...

Whether you can challenge the stop itself depends on whether the officer had a reasonable suspicion that you were violating the law. Generally in...

When the court signs an order to return property seized by the police, the time frame for compliance depends on several factors including the...

Possession of stolen property

Depending on the facts, the use of a stolen credit card or unauthorized use of one, can lead to felony charges. (PC 484f, 470 and 473.) First,...

Since the purpose of probation is rehabilitation, the court is empowered to terminate probation or modify its terms under such conditions as the...

What form do i need to fill out to file a motion for early termination of probation?

I'm not aware of any pre-made form to apply for this relief. Typically, a defense attorney can prepare such a motion and handle the matter for you...

DUI and Jurisdiction issues

The District Attorney can always charge an offense if they otherwise have jurisdiction to do so. There's no magic bullet to kill this case based...

Would driving to BART to go to work and then walking to the gym after work driving home be a violation of a restricited license

The gentleman from New York appears to have no knowledge of California law and his answer is not particularly informative. You would be taking a...

There are a number of ways a skilled prosecutor could get such a tape into evidence. There are numerous exceptions to the hearsay rule which can...

Falsely accused of domestic violence

You should immediately hire an experienced local private criminal defense attorney to help you. If you can't afford it, at the next court hearing,...