what happens at a city attorney hearing

The City Attorney hearing occurs when a criminal complaint has been filed against the defendant and the City Attorney has considered resolving the matter without a formal court case. The City Attorney sends a letter to the defendant requesting his or her presence at the hearing.

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Lack of Injuries and Determining Fault

However, if it’s a closed case, for example, if there are no injuries and there are arguments on both sides as to whose fault it was, and the police just had to arrest somebody and characterize them as the aggressor, I’ve had a lot of success in convincing the prosecutors to do a City Attorney Hearing in that scenario.

Can I Have An Attorney In A City Attorney Hearing For Domestic Violence?

Absolutely, you can have an attorney, and in fact, it’s encouraged because the attorney is going to help lead you through the process, make it easier for you and make sure you don’t do or say anything that causes the City Attorney Hearing Officer to file your domestic violence case.

No Formal Charges Filed

With their blessing and their assistance under the scenario of a City Attorney Hearing in Los Angeles, now there’s a great shot that no case will be filed, there will be warnings issued.

What Is a City Attorney Office Hearing

My question involves criminal law for the state of: CALIFORNIA#N#Hello! I was involved in an altercation that was filmed on camera. I was later contacted by the police who were investigating the incident. It happened in Los Angeles.

Re: City Attorney Office Hearing

The City Attorney is the prosecutor. It appears they're ready to talk to you and possibly press charges. So you get an attorney, and show up. This is what you asked for.