Plea bargain charges verses charges presented at hearing

At preliminary hearing, the prosecution can request that the defendant be held to answer (ordered to stand trial) on any charges and enhancements...

How long does it take for change of venue to take place in Santa Clara County?

You didn't specify what kind of a case this is, so without further information, it's very difficult to answer this question. If you're asking...

Released with O/R. can we postpone the scheduled first appearance(arraignment)? not asking continuation after first arraignment.

Assuming the prosecutor's office files charges by the scheduled court date, you must appear on that date (if it's filed as a misdemeanor, an...

The "Fifth" is for somebody who would incriminate themselves during their testimony (as in admit to a crime). If you just don't want to testify,...

I know you've gotten a number of responses already - I'll just add a couple of observations. First - I hope you contacted the DMV within the...

Consequences in California for credit card fraud

There are several ways this could unfold. It could be charged as identity theft, credit card fraud, petty theft or a combination of all of the...

If I'm exnoarted can I still go out of town??

If you were charged with a criminal offense, but "exonerated" - meaning you were cleared, found not guilty or otherwise had the case dismissed,...

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I only practice criminal law, so I won't address the possible civil statute of limitations (how long they have to sue you in court for the money). ...

First - it probably isn't WalMart that's taking you to court... I assume you were arrested or cited by a police officer to appear in court. If...

I was arrested n served and completed jail time for possession of controlled substance question how do i get my record cleared

There's not much more you're able to do. If your case was dismissed, then it's dismissed. As an adult, you cannot seal or "clear" old cases from...