How long do I have to request a plea withdrawl?

In California, if probation was granted, a motion to withdraw a plea must be made within 60 days. Consult your attorney to see if you may have...

Can Defendent/Lawyer bring up previous case between def and victim?

Usually in a battery case, prior violent conduct between the two parties, or violent conduct by either party that is known to the other party, or...

Is this lawyer malpractice or just being a bad lawyer?

Your mother has the right to choice of counsel, and she ought to be defended by an attorney in whom she has full confidence. If she has lost...

If a defense lawyer gets a case dismissed without the states having an opportunity to respond, would this be an ethics violation

If there was an irregularity in the court's procedure, then the prosecutor should have appealed the decision. The fact that they did not indicates...

I hired an attorney butI think abdoned the case, what can i do?

California Business and Professions Code Section 6148(a) requires a written engagement agreement if attorney's fees exceed $1,000.00. The Orange...

How to get my file from ex-attorney

Your file is legally your property, and at the end of representation your attorney is required to release it to you or your new attorney in...

Review carefully the terms of the contract to see if the other fees you were charged are mentioned in the agreement. If you believe you were...

Can a Dr. charge interest on unpaid medical bills during the time of settlement? Can a collection agency refuse payment?

Ask the Chiropractor's office for a copy of the paperwork you signed when you first obtained the services, and see if the agreement mentioned...

Generally speaking, you can sue a person in the courts of the state where the defendant lives, where the promise occurred, or where the breach...

Police questioning of juvenile

Consult an experienced local criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford to hire an experienced attorney, request a public defender when your...