You should hire a local attorney who can request discovery, review the evidence with you, discuss legal strategies, and represent you in court....

If the Public Defender's Office has a conflict the court should still appoint you an attorney. It will be a private attorney that is on the...

It might be, but the better place to ask would be with your local law enforcement. Let them know of the situation and let them investigate whether...

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Generally yes. After speedy trial has been waived you can generally invoke that right again. Understanding that you are upset about the delays, it...

You need to know who the court reporter or agency was and you can request a transcript. The clerk of court where your friend was convicted and...

In California there is no statute of limitations for murder or conspiracy to commit murder. There are limitations on other, lesser felonies.

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Complain to the judge when you appear in court and make it known that your attorney is not prepared to move forward....

Sure, you can ask the prosecution to drop the charges. You can also recant or change your statement. It will be up to the prosecution to decide how...

Your sentencing guidelines for a third offense will probably be around 6 months with 6 months to 1 year and 6 months being the range, but it's hard...