I am assuming you were cited for Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.27(c) (LAMC) No person shall drink any malt, spirituous or vinous liquor containing...

If I show up for the arraignment date but the citation isn't in the computer system, can I get the citation dismissed?

Your idea of the 45 days is not correct as you have not yet been formally arraigned. They have up to a year to arraign you. Robert Driessen

Charged with petty theft and given ticket. The store has videotape of only one item being taken $79. What about other items foun

The DA will file charges against you. You should hire an attorney or request the services of the public defender at your first court appearance. An...

Do I have to serve time for a DUI? What is the smoothest process to deal with this? Should I hire an attorney?

Since you were in an accident and you have a higher BAC I would advise hiring an attorney to assist you. There is the possibility for jail time...

What will my punishment be for getting a drunk in public, and should I get an attorney?

Yes get an attorney to assist you. Since you have a possible probation violation as well you will need an attorney to get you out of this. The good...

Could I be taken into custody for a bench warrant from Texas even though I already have a CA license?

It is very doubtful that this will pop up. It is a traffic warrant from another state and for better or worse no one cares about it. If you want to...

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Arrested for using a counterfeit $50.00

An attorney would be able to assist your son in this case. I highly doubt any DA would want to try this case and that will make it easier to settle...

Can a defendants family member communicate with accusers family member about case?

No it is not against the law unless there is a court order preventing it. Robert Driessen

Can I be charged attorney fees,(granted a public defender), if I fight the case and take it to trial?

There must be something you are leaving out. As long as you qualify for the services of the public defender you have the right to free counsel...

My son got a ticket for possesion of marijuana under one ounce 1 day before is 18th birthday!

The good news is that he was under 18 at the time of the arrest. An attorney will still be able to assist him in getting the case dismissed through...