Had a misdemeanor wet reckless driving charge in CA now want to get it expunged. Do I need a lawyer?

I agree. It can be done without a lawyer, but hiring one greatly increases your odds of having your motion be successful.

Will my wife be liable for my restitution? Will her income be counted toward the amount that my 10% is calculated from?

Your restitution. Your income. In other words your wife's income should not be counted.

Can you help me out and tell me what law or act this was in 1996, about the habitual offender release of one year probation

It sounds like your friend is referring to Habitual Violent Felony Offenders ("HVFO" for short)... which does nothing close to let people out early...

What do i do

So, were you arrested? just given a ticket? Given a notice to appear? For what? Driving on a suspended license? You did a great set up for your...

Can a public defender be as good as a private lawyer to defend you in a shoplifting charges???

I love that this question is "Can"... like somehow, a lawyer's employer dictates a lawyer's potential.... This question's asker is questioning...

You can ask for anything... the worst that could happen is a judge says no. I'm not licensed in CA, so I have no idea if your laws allow for such...

Can I delay my eviction by appealing magistrates case to district court and then to superior court and then to appeals court and

It would be cheaper to pay your rent than to pay all the filing fees associated with 5 appeals.

Most background checks look for arrests and criminal convictions. While I suppose a very through background check could look for civil domestic...

Can my charges be dismissed because they wouldn't provide me a search warrant?

Constitutionally speaking, without knowing the specific laws of your state, Warrant requirements are very specific. Errors in application,...

Can a lawyer help an inmate get on house arrest ,work release or any sort of program to get out of jail earlier

When trying to modify a sentence after it has already been imposed, it is best to hire an attorney to handle this. Contact a local and experienced...