Why would a defendant attorney do this to his client.

I agree with the above, it doesn't sound right that the defense "opened the door" to defendant's prior record based on that question. You should...

I highly recommend completing the program, it's a guaranteed victory for you. However, I wonder if your county has easier diverion option, such as...

What will happen if I cannot pay my P.O. all the money each time I go to see her?

You won't go to jail, don't worry, but you must act fast. Your answer depends on who is running your pretrial program. Typically, the Judge...

How can I get into diverson program before I go to court?

Here in Orange County, some defendants are elected to enter "pretrial diversion" before they even go to court, though this doesn't happen that...

Doesnt the state issue a public deffender? How does that work.

The Judge will appoint the public defender's office, not the State. First, you will be required to fill out a form (an affidavit of insolvency)...

Old DUI charge in Cali-never completed all community service hours or DMV required (not court required) AA course-had to move.

This cannot be resolved by a Florida attorney, you must handle all of this thru the CA DMV and the CA court system (though CA may agree to allow...

Petty Theft - get a lawyer now or later?

Do not plea to a withhold of adjudication. If you are not going to get an attorney, the only acceptable resolution would be to ask the prosecutor...

Eat some shrimp at costco and got petty theft charge will i have to post bond when i go to court

The best way to check if there's a warrant outstanding is to call a local bondsman, tell them you believe you have a warrant for a dui and would...

My boyfriend has 11 criminal cases, 9 mis and 7 civil cases. adjudicated guilty on 4. Why does he have a immigration hold?

I think you answered your own question. An ICE hold can be placed for any number of reasons, but certaining 4 convictions falls into that...

Bi Polar, Sychotic Medications, PTSD, and now Asperger's and facing a possible prison sentence. cannot afford an attorney. HELP

If you can't afford an attorney, you're in luck, the Public Defender's office will defend your case. So, you will not face this case alone. ...