Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: 245.A 1

"Beat this"? By effectively presenting a valid defense[s]. I hope you didn't think there was a magic wand in anyone's drawer that would keep you out of prison for the three years the charge carries [without prior 'strikes'].

Now, do you have a defense, know how to use it, how to practice law, and how to follow all the court rules and procedures for arraignment, motions, pretrial, preliminary hearing, trial, etc.?

That's what attorneys have trained years for - to give you advice on how to defend and handle the case, and to do it for you. Feel free to contact me if you get serious about doing this right. If you can't afford private counsel, apply to the public defender.

Re: 245.A 1

Unfortunately, no attorney can advise you on how you can beat the case without fully examining the evidence against you, i.e., reading police reports, etc. You need to retain an attorney to also deal with the warrant. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you.