Does Calif give vouchers for rehab if teenager on probation fails drug test more than once for smoking weed

Vouchers? If he's on probation and violates the terms of his probation, he faces additional consequences imposed by the court - drug...

Is it Hearsay? The Police said my aunt Suzie Q statement to the Private Investigator is considered hearsay in California.

If being introduced in court as proof of the facts as stated by Suzie Q, yes - it's hearsay. Of course, there may be exceptions to the hearsay...

I got caught driving with a suspended license on Halloween. Can I dismiss this accidental parole violation?

A couple of observations... If you had not knowledge that your license was suspended, you're not guilty. The prosecution has to prove that you...

I played a prank on my friend by moving his car but his cop dad found out and is threatening me with grand theft auto.

There's got to be more to this story than a harmless prank between friends. First - it's not grand theft auto. Grand theft requires an intent...

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Do I have a case??

Do you have a case for what? You're being investigated for several felonies. It's time to get a criminal defense attorney. If you're part of a...

You have absolutely NO obligation to go meet with the detective. They are going to try and get a statement from you - that statement will form the...

How do I contest an open container infraction ticket?

The $50 may be the base fine, but there are "penalty assessments" on top of the fine that nearly triple the total cost (plus other miscellaneous...

Will I have to tell the court where I work at?

At some point in the process, you may undergo proceedings where you must, under court order, answer the questions regarding income, employment and...

Here's a secret: we all know each other. Knowing which judge does certain things on certain cases and which DA is more open to certain...

Best course of action to get my DUI Expunged?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...