Recently arrested for felony poss.of what officer "thought might be coke or meth" drug was not mine,100% sure was planted in my

A lot of the time it's when you're not guilty that you need a lawyer the most. Consult with some local attorneys. I've seen video footage of...

If diversion is not possible for a misdemeanor, is deferred entry of judgment the next-best alternative?

DEJ, just like any diversion, will delay the dismissal of your charge (probably for 6-12 months). Pushing the case towards trial could lead to a...

DMV raided my home today to pick up my Notary journal for an entry I did for someone who is under criminal investigation.

First, I'm sorry to hear about this situation and I hope that your family is doing OK after this clearly traumatic situation. Unfortunately,...

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Offered 180 days county time no priors , anyone aware of actual time they make you serve

Due to overcrowding, it's likely to be less than 40 days of actual custody. Still, I recommend consulting with an attorney before taking that...

¿Do I need to appear on court?

You're most likely being charged with a misdemeanor based on the facts as you've described them. PC 977 permits an attorney to appear on your...

Can I get a green card with a DUI

A DUI conviction will be a speed bump throughout your immigration process, but not an insurmountable one. That said, it will still have strong...

Your pattern of alcohol-related arrests will definitely be troublesome for the court and the City Attorney, but an attorney who understands...

If diversion program is not yet available for a misdemeanor, what are some other good options that I should look into?

Your repeated refusals should be enough to deem the officer's actions entrapment if your case is presented properly. Possessing over a hundred...

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I found out after driving a cab for about a year that all the cabs in the city (and beyond) have audio recorders inside them.

While I think that the argument that the cab's motion increases an expectation of privacy is inventive and I like it, I'm not sure a cab does have...

Does this mean that I am automatically guilty? Was I arrested? What would show up on a live scan for DOJ and FBI?

This doesn't seem to have ever been a criminal case. The letter you got in the mail was from the store's attorneys and was just a civil demand. ...