Why do I need to do trial by written declaration? pls explain..

You don't need to do it at all. It's an option that's available to you if you want to pursue it as way to challenge your traffic citation. If...

I missed my court date last monday and i have not been able to enroll in pc1000.

Too bad it wasn't explained more fully to you - giving a DNA sample would not have involved needles at all - it's done with a swab like a Q-tip...

Am i elgible for petition to seal and destroy arrest records?

Unfortunately, no. A petition to seal and destroy arrest records under Penal Code section 851.8 is for the court to make a finding of factual...

Knifes

It depends on when, how and where it's carried. For more information, see the link below:

Whats the max time you can get for a 496a

Penal Code section 496 is a "wobbler" in California, meaning it can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. As a felony, it carries up to...

How to defend an Obstruction, Resisting, & Delaying an officer charged Penal Code 148

Defending yourself, even on misdemeanor charges such as 148(a), is never something I would advise. You're going to need the help of a good...

Petty theft first offense in california.

Your first court date is your arraignment. That's when you enter a not guilty or guilty plea. Obviously, pleading guilty right off the bat isn't...

Will i be able to get a lawyer that will handle my case if i found a object in my food at a fast food resturant

The reason you probably can't find an attorney to take your case is because there doesn't appear to be much of a lawsuit there. You "almost ate"...

Actually, if the charge is a simple misdemeanor, the police cannot arrest you in these circumstances without a warrant. A misdemeanor goes "stale"...

Is it ok to use a knife in self defense under these circumstances.

The law of self-defense allows a person to use force to defend against imminent threat of death or bodily injury. The amount of force acceptable...