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And they pick her up when her time was done and took her to court . The da only gave her time for the day he got the form and not the day she's been in custody..
06/11/2024 to 11/08/2024
Credit only from 09/08/2024 to 11/08/2024
Does she write a letter to judge to... View More 
answered on Nov 30, 2024
No, I do not see how a letter to a judge will matter at this point unless your sister works with experienced criminal defense counsel to draft such a letter. I realize that this kind of "advice" is common in jails. We refer to it as "jailhouse lawyering". I've even been... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
It depends upon many factors such as what your criminal history is like and what the facts of the case now are. Regardless, you should consult with experienced criminal defense counsel asap.
Will the Prosecutor use this against her? Her prior conviction was 10 years ago
answered on Nov 30, 2024
I am a former prosecutor. Yes, she or he will use the previous conviction and sentence against her. You should hire an attorney experienced in DUI litigation as soon as possible because there are also potential DMV consequences.
How much would it cost
answered on Nov 30, 2024
I agree with the other attorney. Your sister should hire experienced legal counsel she trusts to assist her with this.
answered on Nov 30, 2024
Yes you can, but finding an attorney to do it is the question, in my considered opinion.
The victim n my case made several false statements against me really painting a horrible picture of who she wants me 2 appear 2b as a person in everyday life. On paper, what she has said looks very bad n the courts eyes. But it not accurate and it's fictitious. The victim has since came to... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2024
I agree with the other two attorneys. Moreover, you should hire counsel you trust to work with you to accomplish these goals.
She did 3 months in orange county and then we bailed her out on both cases . She got 180 days credit for orange county. Does she get 180 days credit in riverside to ?
answered on Nov 30, 2024
Your sister needs experienced criminal defense counsel she trusts to represent her in this case.
I recently found out from the police that I have a $5,000 warrant and need to resolve it at Glendale Court. Here's what happened:
- In March 2023, a detective from Glendale Police contacted me about an alleged violation of a temporary restraining order (TRO) due to an email I sent to... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
No, you would need an experienced lawyer to handle this as soon as possible because each day you wait to resolve it can later be used against you by the District Attorney's Office.
And I appeared remotely in July, applied for remote hearing in October, appeared for my october hearing remotely, then, the judge read me my rights, and held me in contempt for not appearing, she's now ordering me to appear in person in Jan 2025, they are charging me for being in contempt for... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
You should consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to explore your options as far as a best and worst case scenario. Hire someone you trust.
answered on Nov 28, 2024
I do not understand your question. Please clarify what you would like to know. Thank you.
I have completed all my court related requirements.
answered on Nov 28, 2024
I doubt you can accomplish this. However, you should consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to explore your remedies under California law. It is important you mention to the lawyer what your goal is.
The case worker said if you dont sign this i will remove your kids and they will go into foster care in a stranger's home and maybe even adoption. So i signed. She didn't have a court order to remove them and in no imminent danger.
answered on Nov 30, 2024
I agree with the other attorney. You should retain experienced legal counsel as soon as possible to address this issue.
So I went to court and the judge told me that he did not have all of the charges in front of him but was willing to let me out on an or my own recognizance if I plead no contest to the charges. I told him that I did not want to plead to something without knowing what it is he said what you... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
I am unclear what happened in court and it sounds like you might be as well? You should consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to explore your remedies under California law. It is important you mention to the lawyer what your goal is.
I've communicated to multiple parties on and off for probably a year and don't have any proper representation or assistance other then the cal bar website..
answered on Nov 28, 2024
You can contact the local bar association where you want to hire a lawyer. Also, you can make various searches on google.com. There are also websites such as Justia, Findlaw, Avvo, and others for you to try. It is difficult from your description to speculate why other lawyers have not... View More
so i slap her
answered on Nov 28, 2024
I agree with the previous attorney. I doubt you can accomplish this. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.
Defendant has wilfully neglected / abandoned his special needs child. By not providing any support / not paying court order child support since 2021 owes over $30000 in past due support payments he has abilities to pay as he he's his own construction business he also works under fake names to... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
Although I agree with the other lawyer, I would like to add that you should consult with an experienced lawyer to explore your remedies under California law. It is important you mention to the lawyer what your goal is.
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