California Criminal Defense Legal Questions

Hi, I don't now if you are still looking for an attorney, but this question does not tell me enough.  The fact that the car belongs to an aunt does nothing to help with robbery unless that robbery is the car itself.  Also, I'm guessing that the car is not registered to the aunt.  If you still need help, call  me 714.603.3854... Read More

Nobody. "Pressing charges" occurs in criminal cases, which are investigated by the police and prosecuted by a government prosecuting attorney. You would bring your complaint to the police. You could also bring a civil suit against your son, but you would babe to pay for that yourself. ... Read More

If a violation of probation was filed before your probation period expired, then the probation period is tolled.  Your best bet is to go and make sure you get your privilege to drive back before the court date and explain the situation and hope that the judge and/or DA dismisses the violation.... Read More

If the arrest was for a misdemeanor theft related charge, then the statute of limitation is 1 year.  I'm not sure what county the incident occurred but usually a DA's office would indicate if they "declined" or "rejected" filing a criminal case.  You might want to just check with the court through the website if they have a way to check on cases and if not, to call just to make sure nothing has been filed.  If you really can't figure it out, then you might want to contact a criminal defense attorney in the county where you went to court to find out.  If nothing has been filed and the statute of limitation period is over, you will want to get a certificate of detention only to get the arrest changed to a "detention only" if you were booked.  Youl also might want to petition to get the arrest records sealed.... Read More

The fastest way is to have her instruct her lawyer [or public defender] to share the information with you.  If she grants the permission you can ask of her lawyer to provide you with a copy of the charges.  Another way is to go on the superior court's website and do a search name and see if the matter comes up, if so then the information may be there as well.  I hope that helps.... Read More

You need to hire an attorney to find out what the warrant is for, and then research how serious the warrant is.  If it is for a failure to appear for a traffic ticket and just a fine, for example, you can go to court and clear it up on your own.  If it is for something more serious, you should have an attorney do the research for you and make arrangements regarding court - you don't want to end up in custody.  Feel free to call with any questions or to speak about it further.  Paul Geller (213) 627-2144.... Read More