Are there going to be any change for the federal inmates that have a mandatory minimum

There is lots of talk about reforming the criminal justice system by reducing or eliminating mandatory minimums. So far, there have not been...

That sounds like two misdemeanor convictions that do not fit the exceptions. The answer is yes.

The clerk of courts can likely answer this question. Most places it is 30 days, but I do not practice in LA and those time limits can be extended...

How is it that i was arrested for something that i am still dealing with in family court and have not been convicted yet

What other people did or did not do has nothing to with whether you can be charged with contempt. If you failed to abide by a court order or did...

How come some people are arrested after a search warrant is executed and others are not?

Law enforcement officers may or may not have enough to make an arrest after searching a home. Sometimes evidence needs to be analyzed and the...

Do I need to attend court?

Yes, you have to appear in court when subpoenaed. Yes, you can be penalized and even arrested if you ignore a subpoena. Will they actually bother...

Question regarding challenging jurisdiction.

If the theft did not occur within the physical jurisdiction of the court in which the case was filed, it may well get dismissed upon a motion to...

I can't be certain for LA, but you can always ask the court. Typically, across the country, the most common number is 30 days, but that can be...

I've been charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia. What is my best course of action?

You should hire an attorney. You are correct to be concerned with your record. Even minor drug charges lead to license suspensions and difficulty...

How much would it cost for a defense attorney

Private counsel in a murder case is going to cost a lot of money. Such cases require investigators, sometimes experts, more than one lawyer, and a...