Misdemeanor Sentencing...continue

Yes, if the judge orders your presence, you have to be there. If you look up Penal Code section 977(b) [it goes to felony waivers of presence, but...

Should I push for a jury trial if the ADA will not dismiss my case.

I assume you've got an attorney, correct? The DA has the burden of proof - if they filed the charges and you're not willing to take their...

$300 for not wearing my seat belt?

You can always ask that the fine be reduced if/when you go to court. The judge has a fair amount of discretion in setting the base fine. It can...

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Plublication was denied.

And your question is . . .? Sorry, but you just stated facts and there was no question pending.

Can a person charged as the principle be convicted?

What do you mean, he wants to know how to argue it? Doesn't he have a lawyer to argue for him? And if he was convicted, the time for arguing is...

I'm on probation and received a letter stating that i go to court by may 18 so that my case be put on court's calender

It sounds like they're alleging a probation violation against you. Why? I couldn't say. Failure to report is one of the most common...

Whats going to happen to him?

He's looking at potential felony charges. What ultimately happens to him is a complete guess. The DA may take his step father's view into mind,...

First DuI. is this true your first dui you wont do jail time but in a case with a felony Dui is it the same

In most jurisdictions, you won't get jail time for a first time misdemeanor DUI (assuming there are no other factors, like an excessive blood...

How much of a defendant's bail am I responsible for?

I assume you paid a bail bonds company. Even if the defendant shows up to each and every court appearance, the 10% you paid to the bonds company...

That's the language that describes what particular subsection of Penal Code section 245 you're charged with. 245 can be charged in three...