If a lawyer is needed what type of lawyer do we need and how can they help us in this situation?

I agree with my colleagues that your husband absolutely needs a lawyer. If you cannot afford a private lawyer, the Judge will refer your husband...

What will happen at the end of the year ?

Yes, in Oakland the D.A. in the courtroom will be sure to run your record before agreeing to allowing the Judge to dismiss the case.

I agree with Mr. Kaman - it is extremely unlikely that you would go to jail for a first offense petty theft in Alameda County. You can probably...

My husband just got 3 years of probation does he have to report to a probation officer ?

I agree that your husband should ask his lawyer, in order to get an accurate answer. Your question seems to say that he was convicted of a second...

Have a warrant over a probation violation but I'm out of custody time?

If you have actually "maxed out" on custody time, then the Judge should not be able to detain you on a probation violation. But if your violation...

Why is it taking so long and is it normal?

I agree with my colleagues - you need to ask your lawyer about this. By the way, what is the name of the court you were at yesterday? (there is...

What does "appear to issue a bench warrant" mean?

In response to one of my colleagues who answered your question: the court WAS in fact closed due to the Warriors Parade (I am a local lawyer). I...

Cleaning arrest record.

If you were arrested but no charges filed, and you want to have the arrest record sealed, you need to petition for a Finding of Factual Innocence....

Firt civil demand letter in the amount of $450. Should I still ignore?

$450 does not seem unusually high. In my experience, the amount claimed in civil demand letters has no relationship to the value of the goods...

Can you the victim get in trouble if you are caught with the defendant if the court ordered a protection order?

No, but as noted by the other answers, the defendant could get in trouble for violating the protective order, even if you iniated the contact. If...