How likely will the Orange County da office still file my mistemeanor petty charge, if I went to my arraignment this morning?

Very likely. The Orange County DA is notoriously late with their filings, but they'll get to it. They will send an "arraignment letter" to the...

First - background checks are not necessarily like credit checks. While things may drop off your credit report after time, not so for criminal...

Terrorist threat and false imprisonment with no priors but mental health issues and no prison time. Can Prop 47 help reduce?

Unfortunately, no. Neither of those charges are affected by Prop 47. Prop 47 only reclassified simple possession of drugs for personal use and a...

Probation search

What would you like us to tell you? He apparently was on felony probation and picked up a new case. Whether or not the new case is strong against...

What is the law for charging someone with gang enhancement if they a debriefed Mexican Mafia member for 12 years

You're asking us whether charges will stick when we haven't seen any of the police reports, witness statements, etc. it's anybody's guess. For...

Did not appear in court on due day. Have a warrant for my arrest bail am out 30 thousand.

You don't say what the original case was for, but any time you fail to appear, the judge can remand you and set bail. Talk to your lawyer (or get...

If im fighting A sales case in mendocino co, ca And was arrested in humbolt county, ca recently Wil the court find out in mendo

If the new case is a felony, not only can they take you back into custody on the first case and increase your bail, but they can add a...

How bad is it to fire a private attorney before sentencing to get appointed a public defender?

In addition to the other information regarding the ethical obligation of your private attorney - you signed for a plea deal. Unless it was an open...

Need an attorney asap

She has posted bail, so she bought some time. This could turn from a state case into a federal case - either way, it's not good. She needs to...

HELP! My sons undocumented father has been charged with 3 felony's, Is there anything I can do???

He needs two very good attorneys - one criminal defense attorney and one immigration attorney. He could be subject to deportation if convicted....