How long will a person be held for a charge call fugitive arrest without warrent in ca

Does he have a warrant out of state? Most times, the arresting state will hold them until the warrant state can be contacted to determine if the...

If the minute order or the court's records indicate something differently from what you remember occurring, they could be inaccurate. In order to...

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Usually, in Fresno, if you're contesting identity they'll call someone to fingerprint you to see if that will resolve the issue. It's a fairly...

WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF FIGHTING AN APPEAL FOR A MURDER CASE WITH AN ATTORNEY YOU PAY FOR OR THE STATE HANDLES FOR FREE.

I have been both appointed appellate counsel and private appellate counsel. I did not treat either case differently, and worked just as rigorously...

Some times the jail websites in both Fresno and Madera are slow to update. If you're interested in bailing someone out, I'd contact the bail agent...

The "mini-trial" you speak of is likely the preliminary hearing--- it's at that hearing the judge decides if there is sufficient evidence to "bound...

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80% changed to 65%

This is a really common question. The answer is no, but I understand the confusion. In federal prison, the mandatory percentage is 85%.. just like...

Time credits for a 2nd strike.

Time credits can be complicated based based on your current charges, your prior strike, when the crime occurred, etc. Generally, though, people...

What should we tell the public defender to say during an arraignment if we plan on getting our own representation?

Judges will almost always give the person time to hire their own attorney on the first court date if they wish. I hope everything went well. Just...

Can anybody tell me where to find the cheapest price for a lawyer to try a Murder case in Tulare County, CA?

In regard to your first question, it's important that you not look for an attorney solely based on price. I agree with my colleagues - a public...