Different criminal charges on the disposition

Your lawyer is right. Your CASE was dismissed. Nothing after "case dismissed" really matters. As long as the entire case, and all the charges...

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Can my brother ask for a continuance at arraignment he was unaware his lawyer contract only covered untill prelim. hearing

Yes. He should have his attorney make the request - it is not uncommon and the judge should grant it. If he cannot come up with the money for an...

A young man is going to trail soon and I'm not sure what he should wear.

Hit Salvation army - I donate all my old suits to them. Something neutral - black or dark colored suit, white shirt, red tie.

Can infractions (non-traffic) be deferred in CA?

It can, depending on where you got it. IN San Mateo County, they don't offer diversion for non drug related offences. IN Santa Clara, they do,...

Is this a violent offense?

It depends. A penal code definition of "violent" is covored in 667.5. On that definition, no it's not violent. However, since battery requires a...

Is there a difference between walking to someone and taking something from them and stealing something from that person

On the sparce facts you give, yes it's the same. Robbery is taking from the person of another any item of value by force or fear. If you walk up...

Charging 186.22 on misdemeanors.

First, police don't charge people with crimes - the DA does. Second, PC 186.22(d) CAN, in some circumstances, elevate misdemeanors to felonies...

Ca doesn't have true expungement. That said, depending on the nature of your case you may be eligible for post conviction dismissal. You can do...

Get an attorney to do this for you. In Oakland it's pretty simple. I'm there regularly...feel free to contact my office to discuss your case.

I was involved in 2 misdemeanors recently (Hit & Run, DUI) Thankfully there was NO Injuries!! I don't remember anything...

You have a lot going on and, while it appears you are doing what you need to, an experienced attorney is essential. I practice mainly in Contra...