You aren't as off as some answers here might suggest. Penal Code Section 1320(b) makes failing to appear in court a crime. Depending on the grade...

How can I retract a time waiver,and ask for a dismissal at the same time,even though I'm not represented by legal counsel?

There are a variety of ways to withdraw your time waiver. Generally, in order to be effective it must be done in open court with some notice to the...

Can you explain the difference between self defence and involuntary manslaughter ?.

Self defense is a theory used to justify any crime based on assault or battery. This would include a charge of murder (essentially a battery ending...

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Clerk kept saying ticket "not in system yet" for a year, then I get FTA conviction

I agree with Mr. Williams' answer to your question. If you still have the original citation (what the officer originally gave you at the stop) it...

An 18 year old male dating a 17 year old female. What is going to happen when he hits her in defense?

He could certainly be facing charges of statutory rape- assuming, of course, this relationship has included sexual intercourse of some variety...

What you are looking at is likely the court's on-line record of the case at issue.This is an inherently unreliable source of information. It...