I practice criminal defense in California and Arizona. Recreational marijuana is legal up to a certain weight. Although there were some assembly...

You may want to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Call an attorney to find out more information.

Do I qualify for public defender for Violation code 4-244-20 Consumption from a package

To qualify for a public defender you need to fill out a financial declaration with the court and the judge will let you know whether he or she will...

You should probably hold off filing your bankruptcy for a few reasons. First and foremost, you need to recover from your injury. Also, if you sue...

Is it legal for someone to extort me when they have proof of a crime ?

This is extortion. See A.R.S 13-1804. A skilled attorney can write a cease and desist letter that may help you and prevent this person from...

What if it's multiple tickets? Will they take additional action and if served I'll have harsher penalties?

Usually photo camera violations are civil. This means that you need to be served a citation. Until you are properly served, the court cannot...

Do I have a criminal record in California

No, but the arrest record is likely to come up in a background check.

Why is my husbands release date not counting as 22 days credit? His release date only credits 11 . isnt it doubled?

If your husband is eligible for Penal Code Section 4019 credits then he does half time. So each day in custody counts for 2 days. With the credit...

How can I re-open a DUI criminal case that was closed unsatisfied to get it closed satisfied? What paperwork do I need?

When you write "defendant," I think you mean victim. It sounds like you are the defendant. If you were convicted of DUI and were ordered to pay...

Assuming you have been arraigned and the judge ordered you to be booked, your finger prints and mug shot will be taken and then you will be released.