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Archive for the ‘arraignment’ Category

Understanding Traffic Court Bail & How to Get a Trial W/O Bail

31 Jan

Posting “bail” on a traffic court case is different than posting bail on a criminal case. In traffic court, the bail is really a deposit to make sure you show up for your trial date. If you don’t go, the court keeps your bail. Continue reading


 

Flow Chart That Makes the Criminal Process Easy To Understand

27 Oct

Flow chart describes criminal justice pathway for felonies and misdemeanors. Continue reading


 

What Does A Defense Attorney Actually Do For A Client?

24 Oct

Wondering what a Defense Attorney actually does? Evaluates evidence, prepares a case for trial, and goes to court for the Defendant. Continue reading


 

When Can an Attorney Go to Court for a Client Who Stays Home?

14 Sep

A Licensed, Private Defense Attorney can go to nearly all court appearances for a defendant in most California Misdemeanor cases, including arraignments, pre trial hearings and sentencing. But Public Defenders usually want you there. Continue reading


 

Pleading “Not Guilty”? You Don’t Have To Give Up The Right to a Speedy Trial.

18 Jul

Do not Let a Traffic Court Commissioner Trick You Into Giving Up the Right to a Speedy Trial if you want a speedy trial. Continue reading


 

Dealing with Petty Theft and Shoplifting Charges Under P.C. 484 / PC 488

22 Jun

Defendants charged with petty theft should not just walk in and plead guilty, even if it looks bad. There are ways to manage the damage the problem poses. By hiring a professional Attorney to work on your side, or by getting help from the public defenders office, you can give yourself the best chance to avoid a theft conviction that could restrict job opportunities in the future. Continue reading


 

When does an Officer have to show up in Court? At the Trial.

21 Jun

Police officers do not have to appear in court at the arraignment. Only if there is a trial scheduled will an officer’s testimony on a traffic citation be required. Continue reading


 

Trial By Declaration: How to Request a TBD and Win

23 May

Trial by Declaration is a way to fight a traffic ticket on paper prior to actually going into court. The forms for a TBD are free. Continue reading