Can a person still seek charges against me after we both decided not to file charges against each initially to the cops?

An individual cannot file criminal charges. The best they can do is ask the police to forward it to the prosecutor's office for review. It sounds...

What happens at an arraignment for 417.4 misdemeanor charges in San Diego, CA?

Please see my response to your other question. If there is any way to get a lawyer before court, do so. I know you say that money is tight, but...

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Get a lawyer. That's the bottom line. If you're asking whether you'll be taken into custody at your arraignment - highly unlikely. If they...

If the jury finds me guilty for a misdemeanor, how do I appeal?

You must file a timely notice of appeal. Your attorney will know how to do that.

Penal Code section 1111 does require corroboration of an accomplice testimony before there can be a conviction. § 1111. A conviction can not be...

This is more a licensing question than a criminal defense one. Ms. McCall has given her (as always) phenomenal answer from a licensing perspective....

Should I plead no contest to drunk in public charge? Its my first offence.

No!!! A no contest is the same as a guilty plea. You'll mess up your otherwise clean record. Instead, get a lawyer. If you were able to...

How to get a police record, court records and final disposition of the case?

He can get a DOJ background check on himself by submitting fingerprints and paying a fee. See the link below for additional information.

I had all my adult record expunged and the bureau of investigations said i have a conviction thats not true

You really didn't get your cases expunged. California doesn't have a true expungement law. What we do have is commonly referred to as an...

HS11377(A)PC4573/HS11364 charges. can ask for a program even if I was in one 15yrs ago

Yes. The 4573 is problematic, but depending on the facts, your attorney may have something to work with if admitting you had it would have been...