Exceptions to 977(a): When a Defendant must appear on a California Misdemeanor charge
Penal Code 977(a) outlines the familiar rule that attorneys love to use for a California misdemeanor charge. Where the accused is charged in California criminal court with up to a misdemeanor only, the defendant may appear by counsel only. Attorneys favor this for a verity of reasons, no waiting on or being rushed by […]
How to prove your case for a California Restraining Order
a. Types of Orders In California there are generally three options of Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment, Domestic Violence, and Elder or Dependent Adult abuse. Each option deals specifically with the type of relationship shared between the person asking for protection, referred under the law as the Petitioner, and the […]
