I have an arraignment for a DV case in January, I was not arrested nor charged during the time of the complaint.

The Judge has the authority to take you into custody at your arraignment. He can set conditions of release including a bail that must be posted...

If the person who filed the DV case wants to drop the case, Is a year in jail still mandatory, or can a fine paid end all of it?

It is more a question of what she reported at the time than what she has to say now. She is not the one bringing the charge. The prosecutor is...

Should i take this case to trial

You should not take it to trial until you have a new lawyer. You have no confidence or rapport with your existing lawyer. These are serious...

How much time will i need to serve on a correctional center for a 20 day sentence for driving with a suspended license?

Should this question be re-routed to the California questions board? Good time is awarded by the facility so it will be up to the correctional...

I was arrested for malicious mischief 3rd degree dv because i damaged someone car what will happen

Well, what proof do they have that you damaged the car? Also, were you in a domestic relationship with the owner? A good, free lawyer is the...

Can I purchase firearms?

You need an attorney to review the specific OR charges, elements, penalties, etc to determine whether you can possess a firearm in the State of...

My 24 yr old son has become more and more agressive.

I don't know how the police could say it's a he said she said situation when there were many witnesses there. Every threat is a crime, every...

If you are on the lease you have the right of entry and it's your ex who will get in trouble if he's there at the same time. But if you want...

You can get the charge vacated from your record. You need to wait 3 years from the date of discharge on the case. So, the first step is making...

The particular facts of your case and whether they could add a count of felony bail jumping are things you should have reviewed with your attorney...