How much time will pleading not guilty at the arraingment buy me, so that I can hire an attorney

Because you have certain rights and time frames that begin at arraignment, ask to continue the arraignment so that you can hire an attorney - or...

Could they have made a police report and charges be filed later? Yes. Is that likely? No. Typically, if someone isn't caught at the time, the...

How long does the domestic abuse charge stay on a guilty person's record?

It stays on your record indefinitely. Even with what is commonly called an "expungement", it isn't taken off. California doesn't have a true...

Im beign charged for a misdemeaner battery domestic charge,no injuries should I hire a lawyer or represent myself?

There's a huge difference between being arrested and being charged. The police departments set policy and many (most) of them mandate that their...

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Should my brother be worried

Should he be worried? He was arrested and his phone was confiscated. I'd be worried if I were him. The police thought there may be something...

What happens if I don't pay and I get sued for not paying the Civil Demands?

Because the police weren't called, you lucked out there and won't have to go to court. The civil demand - I have yet to hear of anyone actually...

If your already bailed out of jail can they up your bail?

Every county has a bail schedule that sets the presumptive amount of bail. If he'd really dies have two prior strikes (not every felony is a strike...

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I just got my 1st Misdemeanor charge what should I do?

That charge carries up to a year in county jail. If the facts are slightly different (person filmed is a minor), this could turn into felony child...

So i'm facing possible jail time? If the victim were pressing charges would it be a felony case or would still be a mistameanor?

Any new law violation could violate your probation. It also takes less evidence to find you in violation of probation (preponderance of the...

So I do need a lawyer?

Any time you're accused of or charged with a criminal offense, you need a lawyer. There's a huge difference between what it takes to arrest you...