Should it start 2 B a concerning issue if the DA on a case doesn't know why the defendant was arrested or what the charges are?

Not sure what your question is. If this is for new charges, he should be arraigned within the appropriate time frames. If this is for a...

Can they change the charges and how can I get the least punishment.

First - there is no charge of "premeditated theft". You are likely to face either petty theft charges or perhaps the newly enacted "shoplifting"...

If an attorney waives a preliminary hearing, can they bring up new charges when a defendant refuses to take the plea bargain?”

Way too vague a question. First - the attorney doesn't waive prelim. The defendant does. Next - it depends in the terms of the waiver as to...

17 year old & 3 19 year olds have been charged for attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, murder and gang enhancements.

They could face life in prison if filed with gang enhancements, vicarious arming allegations and as an adult. Don't seek all the answers here...

A friend of mine recently got areested for attempted murder, murder and gang enhancements. he is a 17 year old juvenille.

Public defenders (and court-appointed attorneys) are by and large excellent criminal defense attorneys. The downside is that they have way too many...

How do bench warrants work?

The only way a warrant gets recalled is if you (or your attorney) appears in court and the judge recalls it or if you post the amount of the bond....

Because you went the TBD route, you can either see if the clerk can allow you to attend (with the extra $54 traffic schools fee) without appearing...

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My daughter is being accused of welfare fraud.

This isn't a simple "fix". She is potentially facing felony charges for welfare fraud and perjury. From what you write, she may have a complete...

I'm not sure what your question is... And we are missing important details. Did they find something? If so, your lawyer can look into a motion...

Without the police being involved that day, the odds are in your favor that they won't be in the future. Could a report be filed after-the-fact...