There's a warrant out for your arrest that won't go away until you (or an attorney on your behalf) attends court and gets it recalled. If you...

Orange County is fairly harsh in a typical second (or third or more) DUI. Although there is a mandatory minimum of 96 hours in jail, in OC they...

484(a)P.C. Petty Theft ? What's gonna happen ?

You have way too many answers to be able to answer them all here based on what you wrote. The bottom line is that you're facing criminal...

Do I qualify for 851.8 pc?

I should add that if the charge was simple possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, that can be addressed.

Do I qualify for 851.8 pc?

Penal Code section 851.8 is a petition for factual innocence. The filing of charges and your guilty plea takes you out of this section. Your...

A misdemeanor conviction (851.8 pc)

Assuming you were an adult at the time, your plea and conviction will stand. You've gotten the maximum extent of relief you can via an...

Will 3 strikes law apply to this case?

At the risk of repeating the answers by the other attorneys - it's a common misconception that any prior felony is a "strike." Only the "serious"...

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I have a bench warrant from 1999 for speeding and misdemeanor weapons possession (baton) that I never showed up for.

All these scenarios should involve an attorney - you're looking at a criminal charge that carries potential jail time and an old warrant that could...

Yes. They can amend the charges at just about any point. Depending on whether you're facing felony or misdemeanor charges, the way to fight...

What happened when your with a friend hat is stealing mechandise from sears ?

I have no idea why the other attorney said you can get in trouble for not reporting her. You don't have any obligation to "report" anyone for...