What can I be charged with in CA for calling an officer an expletive in my own home?

Nothing. That's your first amendment right. The cop may lie and say you did something else, but if that's the extent of what he says you did, no...

During an appeal for a conviction how many extensions can the attorney gen get?

Extensions are pretty routinely given, at least at first. Just depends on your appellate district and the judges there. I've seen appeal brief...

What to do if arrested for battery and arresting officer too me down too hard

If it was all recorded, you may have a great claim for excessive force. Talk to a police brutality lawyer. You can also search for 1983 (the...

Can a Prosecutor admit that a line of questioning he just used was inappropriate to the judge after the jury had been excused?

I agree - inappropriate is not the same as reversible error. The prosecutor may have just been trying to repair his reputation with the judge after...

In Federal court if a Plaintiff amends their complaint after a default is entered does it remove the default?

The answer is for sure yes in California state court, because to allow otherwise would permit defendants to take advantage of a default and amend...

I agree with my colleague. A motion may or may not have any merit just because your rights were violated. And your lay understanding of your rights...

My lawyer asked for a full payment in prior taking my case to trial , however the trial never take place, can i ask for refund?

I think he should refund some of your money even if the pretrial and trial costs are not listed separately in the retainer. Any criminal defense...

Is it possible for a normal person like me to file a petition for factual innocence without the help of a public defender?

Anything is possible. I wouldn't imagine you'd succeed. That's what trials are for. And you should just let the public defender help you if you...

Can I get some help with vacating a void judgment from some one here?

If it's not in federal court, it doesn't need subject matter jurisdiction. The complaint, if it was even verified under penalty of perjury, can be...

I agree - arguing for no or lower bail is something your public defender can and should be doing for you.