Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Do we need an attorney present and what if the accuser does not show up

My son is accused of entering a friends home and stealing money and property. A pretrial meeting is set with the DA for the felony charges of Burglary, larceny and grand theft. Should we have an attorney present at the pretrial? Also, we have talked to the accuser and worked things out with them and they won't attend the hearing. Can we have case dropped?


Asked on 9/28/99, 2:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Eric Chase The Chase Law Group

Re: Do we need an attorney present and what if the accuser does not show up

You should absolutely hire an attorney. Usually the only reason the District Attorney will want to meet before trial is if there is some questions whether they have enough evidence to proceed. Eventhough the accuser does not want to have the charges filed, it won't stop the D.A. from going forward. Please proceed with great caution and call (800) 382-3100 for further information.

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Answered on 9/30/99, 2:12 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Do we need an attorney present and what if the accuser does not show up

You should immediately hire an attorney to represent your son. Only the district attorney, or a judge can dismiss the case. The victims will be subpeonaed to attend court when they are needed.

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Answered on 9/28/99, 7:09 pm


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