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I read on a lawyers blog the following "about 90% of criminal cases end in some form of plea bargain, 8% end with dismissal, and 2% go to a jury verdict." aerlawgroup.com/blog/these-are-the-easiest-ways-to-get-your-criminal-case-dismissed/ If this is true, does that not mean that there is...

How can I research past cases and what others have been sentenced to for the same crimes allegedly committed? I signed up for trellis.law because I thought that was what it was for. But it seems like it is not good for searching criminal case results.

Thanks for this answer. So how reasonable will a judge be in that situation, for example if the "victim" said that he felt no fear and he was asking the police should he have any reason to fear ? or should he "continue to do nothing" is that supportive of either a dismissal or a downgrade ?

I think there must be some miscommunication. When i say PX i mean preliminary examination. This is a county prosecution. This is not a federal case. this is not a us attorney prosecuting it. there is no stealing from an AAFES. We are talking about Alameda County now with Pamela Price as...

I agree and I intend to contest both the charges and seek a full dismissal. I am advocating for a full dismissal through email correspondence with the DA by presenting facts that support my petition as well as facts of my good character. I just prefer to be prepared for all possible outcomes...

I was wondering about if I should ask for a speedy trial if I'm held to answer at the preliminary. I think it's possible they may end up being forced to dismiss rather than actually go to trial if I force the issue. In the meantime I will be filing 995 motion and possibly a stanton motion to...

I have assisted counsel. Motions are written and filed by assisted counsel.

Hello, I hope this answers your questions... thanks for taking the time to reply..... I do intend to make a 17b motion request at the hearing if the judge will not outright dismiss. I understand the prosecutor will counter it and I will need to be prepared for that. in the meantime I am trying...

My understanding is that a 17b motion at the preliminary hearing can be considered. What are the reasons such a motion would be denied? What motions are filed during the pretrial stage or how else does the charge get reduced at the pre trial stage?

Thank you I really appreciate it and generally I agree with you. So far, I have felt like I have been able to handle things, and I have spent many thousands on assisted counsel. I have had assistance of counsel the entire time I have been pro se. It is more expensive for me to be pro se and hire...

Thanks for the reply. Yes that is my plan. In this case I don't even think they have evidence that a crime has been committed whatsoever. That is why I ask if Judges will be reasonable and bring balance and fairness back at a PX. In this case they had to charge this as a felony in order to get...

PC 422 and PC 529 I am self represented. Have been pro se for about 2 years now. Am comfortable with it. I know people are going to say I need an attorney but for my circumstances I feel I am doing a better job as a pro se who hires assisted counsel as needed.

At the preliminary hearing how likely is a judge to reduce a wobbler charged as a felony to misdemeanor? What is likely to influence this decision? It seems like prosecutors will overcharge defendants, but will the Judges bring balance to that by reducing wobblers at the preliminary hearing...