Who should I contact regarding an incident where my husband was stopped by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and taken to jail due to an unknown warrant? My husband serves as my primary caretaker, and his absence, especially for more than a day, would significantly hinder my ability to function... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2024
It depends on who issued the warrant and why. If it is from a foreign jurisdiction (i.e. one outside your county), there could be extradition issues involved... not to mention answering for the underlying reason for the warrant. You should address this issue first. The courts and law enforcement... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2021
The answer is YES and NO.
An attorney can appear for you in most misdemeanors (pursuant to PC 977). However, most courts do require personal live presence at certain types of hearings. For example: You will be required in most jurisdictions to be present for arraignments on Domestic... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2021
Obviously, it depends on the circumstances. Did you provide consent? Was the vehicle moved only a short distance?
An officer should not want to drive your vehicle unless it presents a danger to others i.e. to protect others, prevent imminent harm, etc. If your car is parked in an... View More
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