It is a very good question, but a party does have a possessory interest in the contraband that they possess.

Son 35 years old arrested for shoplifting $90.00 earphones. First offense. Should he pay for defense attorney or plead guilty?

Do not plead until you have hired an attorney or consulted with an appointed one. You want to do what you can to avoid a conviction here.

Is it worth appealing a case when the judge's decision was based on missed or incorrect information?

It seems that the judge's decision was indicating that he found that the specific fact that he stated was sufficient for him to make his finding,...

When a defender is due for sentencing date in court , and does not appear does the judge issue a sentence ?

The judge issues a warrant. He can not sentence you if you are absent.

Selected as the best answer

No. The law is what it is where you were arrested.

How much

Fees are not supposed to be quoted on this site. Speak to several attorneys that do this type of work, and make the comparison.

Is there a lawyer out there that can help us?

He needs to stop dismissing his public defender. You are going to need to ask for another one, or one that you had before.

Just what if I wanted to take a case on myself

Terrible idea. You will likely not even know how to preserve issues to appeal your near certain loss.

Why am I getting a letter from a CA. lawyer stating that merchandise was taken from CVS Pharmacy in the amount of $24.99

It sounds like mistaken identity. You can probably phone the writer and clarify that.

Can I obtain a job as a paralegal with a misdemeanor on my record?

There would be nothing prohibiting their hiring you.