The car wasn't stolen. If you file a police report saying I think was, you're committing a crime by filing a false report. Don't do it. They...

How much is the likely good that he will beat this case?

Sorry, but all we have to go on is what you wrote and your guess as to who may or may not want to participate. There's no way for us to answer this...

Can I legally receive snapshot of text message taken by third party and not disclose the criminal activity it mentions?

Unless you are a mandated reporter and it involves child abuse or sexual exploitation, there is no legal obligation to report a crime you may be...

How do I postpone a traffic hearing date due to illness, I can't find a valid phone contact for Harbor Justice center, Newport

Is this for first appearance? You can request an extension online. Go to occourts.org

Can the D.A. Drop one and not the other if circumstances are the exact same but, past criminal records are very different?

Without knowing ALL the details of the case - most importantly the evidence - there is no way for us to guess why they dismissed against the...

Is it legal to search someone if there not on probation but the driver is.?

A person on probation and subject to search terms is subject to having their person and property searched. If you had a container in their car...

Contact the attorney immediately. Every attorney is listed on the California State Bar website (calbar.org). You should be able to get a phone...

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...

Here are your options: Trial by declaration and hope the officer doesn't respond. Traffic school to avoid the point if you're eligible....

Hold your breath for another 3 months. Check with the DMV to make sure your license is squared away.