If your blood was drawn, a charge for DWI is likely forthcoming (you don’t mention not having consumed alcohol.) There may be defense available...

You can report the behavior to the police and the police will send the results of their investigation to the prosecutor's office, if a crime has...

Atty. Southard is right. The officer will consider the totality of the circumstances in making an arrest, and the prosecutor in your case ought to...

Private individuals don't "press charges," DA's office do. Charges can be pursued and convictions can come even if the alleged victim doesn't want...

Attorney Bowman is absolutely right. The fact that your case was dismissed but you nevertheless had to pay bond, hire an attorney, etc. is...

Kudos to you for trying to learn about how to compose yourself in a courtroom-- that shows that you take the proceedings seriously and that you...

The advice is always the same-- if you're facing criminal charges, you need to hire a lawyer. Your lawyer will review the evidence against you,...

Forgery is a felony in California. As a felony, it results in PRISON time, not "jail" time. And your doctor isn't responsible for putting you...

None of us here can tell you whether your sister has a good chance at release-- that's a question for her attorney. Your main question, the title...

I think what you're saying is that you are the defendant-- you have been charged with a crime related to domestic violence. But, that you're...