My 21 year old daughter was just arrested for Carjacking PC 215(A) Robbery PC 211 and something about street gangs PC 186.22(A)

"[We] are considering letting the public defender's officed represent her as well feel that a few years in jail would help her." I cannot say...

Is it true

Up to a point it is true, but even a lenient disposition can cause a life-time of trouble if it results in a conviction or in any kind of criminal...

It makes no difference whether the accusation is true or false. You take it very seriously. You regard yourself as the target of a criminal...

I want to examine evidence used in a criminal court case 3 years ago. I believe it may prove someone innocent of the crime,

I can't tell you about California but in many jurisdictions the attorneys keep custody of their own exhibits after the trial is over. They may or...

What are the odds of the federal government filing and enhancement, if the defendant has two prior drug cases.

I agree withMr. Fossum. Only the attorney familiar with the case has any business offering that kind of advice, and it would be improper for...

IS THERE A TIME PERIOD LIMIT FOR A INMATE TO APPEAL.

Please understand when a lawyer tellsyou that a notice of appeal must be filed within a certain number of days, that the notice of appeal is only...

My boyfrIend was a absconder for 9months but now got caught

That depends on whether they only revoke his parole or whether they also prosecute him for escape or some other new offense connected with his...

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What if i have been convicted of a crib i did not commit and it is 4 years old?

You have some serious deadline problems but there may be a way to address the situationm. But what you need is truly and totally convincing...

Do I need an attorney when reporting a sexual assault to the police?

I suppose different attorneys might call that one differently. In my opinion, the only time it would be necessary to have an attorney with you are...

Can a public defender attorney help me get a domestic battery exspunged.

It is not clear what you want to have expunged. Were you arrested? If you were arrested but never charged then you probably do have an arrest...