Should a lawyer be hired or stick with the public defender due to finances

It isn't necessarily true that your friend would get a better deal othe had a private lawyer but it is possible. Most lawyers offer free...

My x filed an order of protection against me. I have not spoken to him, come near his home, job i have had no contact at all.

It might not take much to have the matter filed. That's why there is a hearing - to determine what did or did not happen. I suggest you retain an...

On Parole with a Dirty blood test at the ER

They could try to find out which hospital but they couldn't get the records without a warrant.

Do i need to hire an attorney, or will a court appointed do the same thing?

First of all stop making admissions online (or anywhere for that matter). Anything you say will be used against you if obtained by the prosecution....

My friend and I were pulled over for he did not have a license only learners. He went to jail they let me go. Am I in trouble.

No

Me and my husband got really drunk and i started hitting him and lied to the cops and said he hit me what should i do?

I suggest you retain an attorney. S/he would best be able to advise and guide you as to what your options may or may not be. Be careful of what you...

If you were arrested on a possession charge but released and have a court date, do you need a lawyer?

If convicted of a misdemeanor the maximum exposure is a year in jail. the family member should certainly have an attorney and not try to go at this...

If you get caught shop lifting or the security officer thinks your shop lifting

No they can always notify the police later. Oftentimes though they don't contact the police but will have an attorney or collection agency send you...

Can the police force a parent to give their 16 year old childs finger prints

If the police obtained a warrant for the prints you would need to provide them. I suggest you consult with an attorney ASAP.

I don't practice in LA but the facts as you describe them are a little confusing. If bond was set at $200k why was he released without paying...