Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: child endangerment

Unless you have a license to practice law, you have no business talking to the judge on behalf of your friend. For that matter, she has no business talking to the judge either. The charge will not be dropped. Your Friend would be better off with a private lawyer, but if she feels she has to steal $5 worth of makeup, she will probably have to use the public defender, and it is too late to hire a lawyer to go to court tomorrow even if she had the money.

Re: child endangerment

First, the judge cannot drop any charges. That decision is up to the prosecuting agency, hopefully after negotiations with her attorney. 2nd: She should not plead to any charge without first speaking to a criminal defense attorney. A conviction to any crime of theft is a life changer. She would be effected the rest of her life. Don't let her do it without advice of a highly qualified attorney. David Wallin

Re: child endangerment

Her response, not yours, is to ask for appointment of the Public Defender if she has no money to hire private counsel. He may be able to negotiate an acceptable plea bargain for her. Charges don't get 'dropped' without compelling showing of no basis for them. Police and the DA don't take the time to file charges unless they think they can get a conviction. If she wants to hire private counsel, and if this is in SoCal, feel free to contact me.