Just using an alternative method to start your car shouldn't have ended up getting your car impounded. Here's what could: if you didn't have a...

Can't afford a new trial after jury misconduct; 10-2 Not Guilty.

It sounds like the jury misconduct tainted the entire jury, so it wasn't as bough they could just replace a juror with an alternate - they had to...

I was wondering if there is a statute of limitations on traffic violations from an accident? how long do they have to cite me?

First - "highway" is defined in the Vehicle Code: § 360. "Highway" is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the...

Need advice.

Sorry, but you already have an attorney. Presumably, you have discussed these things with them. They know the details. They represent you. They...

Can I be criminally charged for receiving a explicit picture of a minor when I had no need or proof of asking for one ?

You're asking if you can be charged and in the same question asking hoenyou can be deemed at fault. Have you been charged? Are you under...

What will happen if I have a misdemeaner charges but completed the dej programs and two days later got traffic violation ticket?

Don't freak out. Your theft case over since you completed DEJ. If you're eligible for traffic school, you may want to consider that to keep...

The defense attorney and prosecutor discuss any possible resolutions and/or whether all discovery obligations have been completed. It is then set...

What would be a reason that dropped charges then readd them months later?

California law allows the charging document to be amended (or changed) at just about any stage. There are certain procedure will remedies to...

What Should I Do?

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

Can a person who is a witness to a serious crime be granted immunity from conviction and also be guaranteed anonymity?

The Constitution guarantees that a criminal defendant has the right to see, confront and cross-examine witnesses against them. The short...