Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
I recently received a letter in the mail saying a complaint was made against me for a 653 m (a) lewd or threatning phone calls. I do not know who made the complaint against me. Is there anyway to find out? I do not have court for a few months and not knowing who it is sucks. I cant afford an attorney toi represent me. anyone know if i can find out on my own who placed the complaint? of if an attorney must do it, anyone know more or less how much it would cost for an attorney to find out for me?.... Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
If a complaint was filed, you could go to the courthouse where it was filed and ask for a copy of the criminal complaint from the court clerks.
The charges actually filed will determine how much �time� and fines could potentially be imposed. You�ll learn the actual charge[s] and any enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports, evidence and results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The prosecutors can amend at any time they believe they can prove additional or different charges. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. Priors and strikes will add �penalty �enhancements� under the 3-Strikes rules. If this constitutes a probation violation, factor those new violation charge[s] and old deferred sentence[s] in as well.
If you can't afford counsel, apply for the public defender at your first court appearance.
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