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answered on Nov 8, 2019
Do you have an upcoming progress report date in Court or are you on Formal Probation? You need to talk to your probation officer as they are the one who will notify the court of a possible violation. You should talk to the attorney who represented you and if you don't have a future court date,... View More 
answered on Nov 8, 2019
Unless your charge that you are on probation for is a violent or serious Felony or a Sex crime, as of November 1, 2019, the LA Sheriff is booking and releasing defendants with 180 days or less sentences! It is NOT a guarantee, but that is what my clients have been telling me as well as the Sheriffs... View More
I recently found out I have an active warrant for my arrest for domestic violence charge
answered on Nov 8, 2019
If you voluntarily appear in court to get the Warrant recalled you have a better chance of leaving out of the same door as you enter!! If you are picked up on the warrant, it will be harder for you to get an OR release.
You should contact an attorney near the Courthouse that you have to... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2019
Nooooooo! The detective wants to INTERROGATE you, not talk to you! I have no idea if you are a witness or suspect; there is a big difference in the answer. However, you are better off talking to an experienced criminal defense attorney BEFORE, not after, talking to the police. An attorney can then... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Yes, if the officers had no probable cause to search you, your attorney can file a Motion to Suppress the evidence seized (the drugs) pursuant to Penal Code section 1538.5. If the Judge grants the Motion, there is no evidence for the Prosecution to proceed with and therefore the case is usually... View More
I have a bench warrant for not appearing to court for my ticketof possesion of drug perophenilia
answered on Nov 5, 2019
It depends upon which court it is in. For instance, Ventura County will allow Misdemeanor warrants to be cleared by the lawyer making the initial appearance while most courts in Los Angeles County will require you to be present.
I see that you are out of state; you should look for a... View More
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