When cited for 647b, are people normally let go on the street or taken to the station?
There is a preference stated in the Penal Code that people arrested for a misdemeanor (such as prostitution) should be cited and released with a...
Lawyer
There is a preference stated in the Penal Code that people arrested for a misdemeanor (such as prostitution) should be cited and released with a...
Public defenders are appointed to represent indigent people in criminal charges, but they cannot and will not be involved in a restraining order...
A search warrant is valid for 10 days, beginning the day after it was signed. It appears that yours was served within the valid time frame. ...
Grand theft (theft of over $950) can be either a felony a misdemeanor. The facts, the dollar amount, whether restitution is paid up front all...
Whether your plea was guilty or no contest, relief under 851.8 is unfortunately not available to you. You've got the best you can under 1203.4 - a...
I can only assume you were convicted of a domestic violence charge and are ordered to attend and complete the 52-week batterer's treatment program....
You don't mention what the current charge is, but it appears as though they admitted a prior strike allegation. If that is correct, they will...
Without an attorney, you're facing the prosecutor alone. How will you know if you have a legal defense, factual defense or other options? ...
Penal Code 647(f) is public intoxication. Yes, being in a bar that's open to the public can count. They have to prove that you were so...
Obviously, these are serious charges - they must have told a convincing enough story to get the police and the DA to make an arrest and file...