My husband was arrested for domestic violence. The prosecutor is dropping all charges (which I fully support).

The arrest will show on a background check and the police report will remain unless you takes steps to clear it. Contact a criminal defense...

Does public Defender have rght to continue case without notifying the client even when client objects to continuance?

This doesn't sound right. Twelve continuances and you've never once agreed to waive time? Are you 100% sure? An attorney can continue a case...

My husband has been sentenced for 196 days. does he has to be there exactly 196 days?

It's an odd sentence. It sounds like they're fashioning some sort of sentence that takes into account credit for time he's already done on one of...

Do i need an attorney for an arraignment?

Getting an attorney on board for the arraignment can be very beneficial. The attorney will be armed with information about the case and your son,...

What options are there, if one can prove in criminal court that an arresting officer lied?

If this substantially undermines the officer's credibility, your attorney will best know how to use this to your advantage. Whether or not it...

The DA did not show up at my pretrial hearing what happens now

You may or may not have a particular DA assigned to your case. Even if you do, them not showing on one day won't have any major impact on your...

Miranda rights aren't required for every arrest - only if they arrest you and intend on questioning you. To prove public intox, they don't...

I have 2 prior mips both on my juvinal record. I got my 3rd july forth Im 19... will my past come back to haunt me?

You don't say how old you were when you got the first two, but they will show up on your record and will definitely be considered when they're...

Do I need an attorney?

With all due respect to your attorney friend, I think it's horrible advice to suggest you represent yourself on a criminal case, no matter how...

Police found 2 loaded handguns in my home, am I looking at jail time?

You're most likely looking at being charged with Penal Code section 12021(a)(1) - possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If the DA wants to...