How do they let you know you have an arraignment complaint...

If you are arrested, but released before the DA files charges, then they have the burden of notifying you if they ever do file charges. This is...

Does the bond company owe my brother a refund?

It really depends on the terms of the contract with the bondsman. However, if the judge reduced bail after the charges were reduced (which is...

Can they still take me in for questioning? I have yet to speak to any officer personally, would like to request police report.

Like my colleague stated, talking to the police without an attorney present is a really bad idea. It's not even a good idea with an attorney...

A recent immigrant reports being forced to work w/o pay for a brothel owner. what can I do? Can brothel owner lose their home?

Have you tried contacting the local news? It sounds like the sensational type of story they could really sink their teeth into.

My husband got arrested for HS 11377(A) F and is on probation and parole. What are his chances of coming home?

Sounds like he has a lot against him. He's gonna need a good lawyer. If you can't afford to hire one, he needs the ask for the public defender,...

If the police were not called, then there is virtually zero risk of criminal charges ever being filed. The District Attorney files charges, not...

Will he still get time?

If his program is Prop. 36, he may still be able to be reinstated. Prop. 36 programs are much more forgiving than other programs. If he's not in...

PC 243(E(1 M .. Ex boyfriend turned himself in, first offense, he pushed me after I pushed him. We live in Alameda County, CA

There is nothing you can do to get him out of jail, short of posting bail. People charged with 243(e) commonly receive credit for time served...

My wife is on parole and she pick up a new case and didnt report it to her parole officer how much time will she get

She can get time for both a parole violation and a new conviction for the theft. Parole violations carry a maximum of a year flat. The range of...

I'm looking to get my record expunged? I go to court on 10-18-12 for a petty theft crime of under $50 & dont want this on record

If you have a court date, then it sounds like you haven't been convicted of anything yet. "Expungement" does not come into play until after a...