I recently had the mispleasure of getting screwed by the DMV because of a license suspension I did NOT know about.

Your attorney told you to plead no contest and it would "be removed"??? Pleading no contest is the same as pleading guilty. You're convicted...

At what point do Peace Officers declare they have a search warrant.

No. Search warrants and Miranda rights are two completely separate issues. They do not have to produce the search warrant when they search. ...

Will waiving the right to a preliminary hearing affect a person in a criminal

Everybody starts with a "not guilty" plea. That places the burden on the prosecution to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. ...

In a criminal case proceeding there's 15 days

The information must be filed within 15 calendar days of the holding order after the preliminary hearing unless good cause is shown for a late...

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Bench warrant issued in california for misdemeanor DUI charge. I live in illinois.

The odds of being extradited are slim, but it won't mean the warrant will go away. The California DMV can also put a hold on your license and you...

What does 261 a 2 code means?

Penal Code section 261(a)(2) is at the code section for forcible rape. If he is accused of this, he absolutely needs to keep his mouth shut and...

Will or can my wife find out or will the da tell her i have a restraining order against me filed by the state of california.LA?

It's time to get a lawyer if you don't already have one. Yes, your wife will likely be notified of the restraining order issued against you. ...

If someone is suspected of theft prior to being arrested and cited pc 488 could earlier times be included in the charges?

They can only charge what they think they have evidence of. Could they file for earlier thefts? Possibly, but without apprehending you on the...

What are the rules about the police keep an arrested persons personal property?

That depends on whether charges were filed or not If there is a case pending, her attorney can file a motion to return her property. If there are...

Ive shoplifted in the past, should i be worried about getting arrested later in life?

The statute of limitation is how long the prosecution has to file charges. In this scenario, they wouldnhave one year from the incident to file a...