How much time does a small claims judge usually alloPw for a plaintiff to present their case?

As you can imagine, small claims courts are busy. The judges try to move the cases efficiently, but still allow you a reasonable opportunity to...

They could convert it to jail time or give you another extension. It depends on why you didn't do it, whether or not you have had other violations...

IS IT MOST LIKELY THAT THE PERSON WILL GET EXTRADITED FROM CA TO NV ON AGGRAVATED-ASSAULT BODILY INJURY WITH DEADLY WEAPON AFTER

It's not up to the judge in California - it's up to Nevada to arrange to get their defendant back. If a person is arrested here on an out-of...

What is the step by step process of make or typing a affidavit of truth document and how to file

Warrants will not expire and no affidavit you file will stop the case from going forward. The "affidavit of truth" is an urban myth that where...

Does my son have a chance to get a strike for arson ex sponged and a recent domestic violence felony ex sponged ?

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

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The good news is - first time DUI cases with no accident don't get jail unless there is more to the story. Having said that, there may be legal or...

If I get convicted, how long might my punishment be?

You don't say what, if anything, you're charged with. If you were acting in self-defense, you're not guilty of anything and your punishment...

Only the government (the DA or bother prosecuting agency) can file criminal charges. They don't do any independent investigation - the police do...

Can someone still qualify for a U Visa if they have a drug possession charge and has been ordered for deportation by the judge?

"Drug charge" can mean anything from simple possession to trafficking of kilos. It matters. You may want to add that information in the...

If someone received and then later violated a restraining order (all in NY state) would it show up on their criminal record?

Criminal records have a degree of confidentiality, but these days many agencies (courts) have their records available online. A private...