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
Archive for the ‘arraignment’ Category
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
