Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Yup. You only can't be put on trial more than once.

Yes you sure can. What Mr. McCormick hints at is the doctrine known as double jeopardy, which does not attach on arrest. There has to be a trial for it to attach.

Yes. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help.