As a general rule they can dismiss and re-file once. There are some very, very rare exceptions to this which seldom come into play. If you are...

Background Check Interpretation HELP!

The statute of limitations is expired assuming the case was never filed. If the case was filed you might have an outstanding misdemeanor bench...

I PLEAD NO CONTEST TO A CHARGE OF ILLEGAL VEHICLE FOR HIRE, UNMARKED VEHICLE. (71.02)LAMC PAID A FINE, AND FINGER PRINTED.

Probably not. You already plead and paid the fine. You should consider hiring a lawyer in the future to try and take this off of your record. ...

Embezzlement

This can be a long and slow process. The police officer[s] will write their reports and turn it over to the DA's office. The DA may decide they...

Don't do it. Kissing is probably not illegal unless some DA decides they want to charge it as 'grooming' behavior. Also be careful about more...

I was recently caught with more than an ounce of marijuana. I bailed out. Court date in less than a week. What should I expect?

The comments by another lawyer about whether or not you have a medical marijuana prescription are a good idea if you have the card. If not, you...

Is Jessica's Law retro active (in any way) in Calif?

Penal Code sectiob 3003.5(b) is terribly drafted and still being litigated in the courts. My best advice to you is DONT MOVE. Moving should not...

Search incident to arrest question

A person does not have to be in handcuffs in order to be 'under arrest'. Whether or not a person is 'under arrest' is a factual analysis and takes...

Am I eligible for a dismissal or Serna Motion on a 30 year old warrant out of Los Angeles?

Serna motions generally only apply to the failure to bring someone to trial. I can't tell by the email if your warrant was because of a case that...

When sited for a hit & run is alcohol testing mandatory or optional requirement for the involved officer?

Alcohol testing is at the discretion of the officer. It can be charged as a misdo or a felony depending on the facts.