Can a judge add an aditional charge like child endangerment during a prelimary hearing or only the DA?

The judge can add any charge for which there is evidence.

WHAT DOES PRDR STAND FOR??

Its probably the local computer name for the hearing. Check with the clerk's office

Even though he was sentenced will it be worth it to get a lawyer to get more evidence to prove the other guy was the reason

There is not much that can be done now. It should have been done before he plead. You might talk to an attorney who handles writs of habeas...

The courts are crowded and do not have the time to try every case. So most courts require the DA to make a plea offer that is better than what the...

I have 3 relevant questions about court appointed attorneys in a criminal matter that relate to bench guides protocols.

The DA does not have to explain anything at the arraignment or at any other time . A lawyer would know how to see the original search warrant. ...

You can either hire an attorney to appear for you or you an contact the clerk's office and try to change the date. Look carefully at the citation,...

Will my public defender be able to file a PC1538.5 if i request it? Even though they are charging Me with pos&underinfluence

Your public defender can file a motion to suppress evidence if the attorney feels it is appropriate. If it was the probation department doing the...

Do I have to answer as a witness?.

You can be held in contempt and jailed if you refuse to testify.If you think you have a Fifth Amendment claim you should talk to an attorney.

Plea deal

There is no standard plea deal in a felony DV case. Generally it depends upon the seriousness of the injuries, the provability of the DA's case...

I attended my husband DV preliminary hearing .No evidence kids said mom and dad cussed and dad thew a tv tray! Info arrainment?

Judges here statements like your all of the time and they never believe them. They listen to DA's and senior judges who teach them in judging...