How do I get my name added to the deed

Have him sign a Deed conveying 1/2 interest to you.

Who is the real owner of this residential property?

Not enough information to give you a reliable answer. Contact a local title company and ask them to do an "O&E" search (ownership and encumbrance)....

Power of Attorney for real estate transaction

Usually if you take it to the title company, they will record it for you, along with any other recordable instruments such as a Deed or Deed of Trust.

Same as if he were 24, 35 or 55. He'll be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor and face a possible jail sentence of up to 180 days, plus fines, court...

Oftentimes in probation violation cases, the DA can hold the defendant on a "no bond," depending on the circumstances. So the silver lining here is...

What to expect?

He can expect a warrant to be issued for his arrest on both possession charges and possibly an additional charge of evading arrest. He will need to...

What are the chance of immediate jail time for a third violation of probation?

It's hard to answer this question without knowing more about his case. However, hiring an attorney should be the very first thing he does. A...

I want another lawyer's advise

By asking for "another" attorney's opinion, one can assume that you are already represented by counsel. Most attorneys will hesitate responding to...

4 different lawyers... should my friend just accept prison time?

Sounds like he needs an attorney who is not afraid to try a case. If the family is willing and able to hire another attorney at this late date,...

What if critical time has passed and my attorney wont communicate

Hire a replacement, and request a refund from the first attorney of any "unearned" fees to this point.