That "jail mail" comes from attorneys that subscribe to services that comb arrest records. Those services sell the lists of people arrested so the...

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Fifth amendment or interrogation ?

The Fifth Amendment applies when you're making a statement that could incriminate you in a criminal offense. Does it apply to a civil case? It...

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What steps do I need to take to get out of a suspended drivers license and failure to appear in court?

It's not serious trouble - more of a hassle, but one you'll need to clear up before it becomes a bigger problem. First step - the failure to...

I was arrested for prostitution a decoy picked me up, no transaction was discussed, can i fight this?

They have to prove the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. They would have to prove that there was in fact an agreement for a...

BF HAS WARRANT FOR A CRIME HE DIDNT DO WAS AT THE SCENE HES INDIRECTLY INVOLVED BUT WONT TURN IN THE CRIMINAL CAUSE ITS FAMILY

He doesn't have to "turn in" who actually did the crime - the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt it was him. If they can't, he...

There is no true "expungement" in California. What we have (that everybody calls an expungement) is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If...

How vital is it that someone speak with their lawyer prior to a trial rediness conference?

They're charged in court and have a public defender. It's a criminal matter. The defendant and attorney should be conferring about the case,...

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How is it determine if a case is civil or criminal and weather misdemeanor vs felony ? Regarding domestic violence case.

A criminal case is one where a person is accused of violating a criminal statute and charged by the prosecutor's office. It is "The People of the...

Might a judge will dismiss a ticket/reduce the amount for failure to yield to emergency vehicle due to bad tinting on new car?

Without knowing the specific section he was cited for, there may be a mandatory minimum fine the judge has to impose. He can certainly appear...

Can the District Attorney drop the sales charge in a case in order to eliminate a motion to reveal a confidential informant?

If there is an informant used to get a search warrant or if they are a percipient witness, the defense should be filing a motion to reveal the...

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