Your lack of record alone won't get this reduced. You (through your attorney) are going to have to show issues with the case. There may be factual...

If you are falsely accused, it will still remain on your record unless you (with the assistance of your lawyer) not only beat the charges but also...

It stands for "furtherance of justice". It's sometimes call "IOJ" - interest of justice. It's covered in Penal Code 1385.

Can my husband and I use the same lawyer for the same shoplifting charge

Maybe. If there is no overlap (such as you blame him and he blames you), one attorney *may* be able to represent you both. You'll need to discuss...

My Husband is in jail hes been in jail for 3 months already he just got sentenced today 12/20/12 they gave him 365 days in jail

You're asking about whether he will get a good deal, but you also said he was sentenced to 365 days. If that was his sentence, that's what he's...

I got 647b yesterday any cle? Help me.its my first time

You're going to need a lawyer - either one you hire or the public defender. Whether you have defenses or they can prove the case - impossible to...

Am I allowed to writer a personal letter to the judge hearing my case?

Your public defender should be the one to address this directly with the judge. A judge cannot consider a letter from you - it would be an...

Can I get an appeal for this case?

You only have a limited time to file notice of appeal (60 days). Assuming you're within that time frame, yes you can file a notice of appeal. I...

How can i get off informal probation?

I can only assume you're on 5 years probation because this was a second or third DUI. Yes, you can make a formal request to terminate...

Will I get jail time? First offense DUI. Arrested yesterday.

There isn't an "aggravated DUI" in California. There is DUI and DUI with injury. If you were involved in an accident, there may be additional...