Are there any. Good. Criminap lawyers that would take case without money down if I were willing to pay 400/mo

I do not handle California cases, but I doubt that you will find a lawyer willing to work on the terms you suggest, though anything is possible. A...

Do I need to file a lawsuit or file an appeal in the Supreme court the particular state?

The claim the cop was lying will not make a good appeal issue because it is the jury who decides who is lying and who is not. If the prosecutor...

Am charged with attempt murder there is no evidence or no other witness but the person that said he was shot and have no priors

The word of a single person, saying that you committed a crime, is enough to convict you of the crime, if believed by the jury. The word of a...

The answers above are generally correct, but overlook one exception. If a new amendment to the constitution is enacted, the Supreme Court might...

What constitutes rape?

The question assumes a fact we do not know to be correct, that is, either that you and the complainant have the same version of events, or if not,...

Defendant admitted fault in small claims then appeals; can I subpoena transcripts to support my case in Superior court?

It is true that the "appeal" is not a real appeal, where a party criticizes what happened at the trial. Instead, it involves "de novo"...

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Am I at risk for child pornography?

Words cannot make something into child pornography. The photo either is, or is not. However, if you have received any file that you find...

Do I have a small claims court claim or something else?

You can sue in small claims court for up to $3000.00. Neither side is allowed a lawyer. Court rules are relaxed. However, the person being sued...

I NEED A PRO BONO APPELLATE ATTORNEY

Have you ever worked all day, then told the boss not to bother paying you? If you do not do that, why should a lawyer? And then you ask the...

Appeal Question- I filed an appeal and I am out of the state now. What is "brief"? Can appeal be done through mail, phone, etc?

A brief is a written document, in a form that complies with court rules, that sets forth the reasons why the appeals court should rule your way,...