I was originally just charged with taking vehicle without owners consent

The only way you can figure out who you want to represent you and what arrangements you can reach is to start narrowing down your options & start...

Is it possible to get on a pre trial diversion program on a residential burglary case

Typically no. As a strike, the first question is whether or not you're getting probation - and from there how much crime you might do. Focus on...

How does a criminal court case get dismissed? [San Jose, California, United States of America]

The prosecution thinks, based on the reports submitted by law enforcement that there is a case. The judge won't just dismiss it at your first court...

Is it good to hire a lawyer In criminal sex, DA warrant in "motion to set bail? " or stay with public defender ?

Bail has nothing to do with the strength of the case. The judge will assume the charges are true when setting bail. Whether the charges later get...

Will hired lawyers get information that was already gathered by the public defenders?

When a new lawyer substitutes into a case, the prior attorney is obligated to turn over the entire file. That includes any investigation that was...

Knowing the entire context would help. Only a judge can issue a warrant. It could be that the DA requested a warrant and requested a particular...

Is it possible for the defendant in a burglary case to write a letter to the judge?

Can you? Yes. Is it a good idea? Will it matter? Will the judge even read it? A judge won't just read a letter - that is an impermissible...

How to dismiss a petty theft case when the amount is $650?

Although you're under the $950 that would make this grand theft, it's a significant amount. Without knowing the facts (and don't post them online),...

I'm 17 years old and was caught shoplifting from JC Penny's. I'm a straight A student and this is my first and my ONLY offense.

Your family should be looking into getting a good local criminal defense attorney to represent you. The good news is that as a juvenile, and as a...

With penal code 484g(A) and penal code 459... 4 cnts of burglary and 4 cnts of theft and 1 cnt of intent to sell drugs.

His prior robbery is a strike (as you probably know) and will double his sentence, make him ineligible for probation and limit his good time/work...