I need to sign a Criminal Records Statement LIC508 in Ca. I had a felony in 1989 that was expundged. What now? Do I lie?

You used the words “FBI” and “lie” in the same paragraph. Need I say more? Do yourself a favor and understand that decisions have...

I hired a criminal lawyer to represent me at court but he never showed up on two court dates ? Can I still get my money back ?

Regardless of the amount owed, your attorney has an ethical/legal obligation to appear on your case (or have a colleague make a special appearance...

WHat kind of sentence does a 245a2 and 245d1, 29800a1, 664, all with enhancements?

It really isn’t possible to give you a reliable answer, without knowing his full history and all of the specifics. I say this because the...

Is it too late for legal counsel?

You should go into Court tomorrow and ask the Judge for a continuance so you can hire a private attorney. If your case is in Orange County,...

Can I still get a California Insurance license after being arrested for a Felony Attempted Murder?

Amazing fact pattern, gun goes off while you are standing in front of a safe and it doesn’t hit you, instead goes past you and out a bedroom...

How can a person be found found guilty for shooting in an inhabited dwelling but not guilty for discharging a firearm?

It could have been because they (the jury) found the discharge to be person specific to the shooter (not your family member/loved one), and the act...

When filing for workers compensation what is necessary for a suitable case?

You do have a workers’ compensation claim. If the injury was made worse by work, your claim is valid. Look for a workers’ compensation...

At what point does a deposition take place in a WC case in California? I have a MSC conference already scheduled for Jan 2018.

As an attorney for injured workers, I have found that depositions are a great tool for resolving issues. For example, employers often state an...

Arraignment on bench warrant, will I go to jail?

You are better off having a lawyer go in without you and get it fixed. Hire a lawyer! Michael Holmes

Yes. You have a right to hire a private attorney at all stages of your case. Given the current caseload for most public defenders, it would...