Whether it is a misdemeanor or felony depends on the facts of the case: the prior record of the defendant, the amount of loss to the rental car...

Yes, the judge is allowed to set the bail. The bail amount you posted was for the arrest charges. When the complaint is filed, the actual charges...

If defense request the defendant to testify, can the judge not allow it?

Your question is a little confusing. However, the defendant has an absolute right to testify, if he chooses.

Please help my husband with this situation his life was taken twise due to the foothill police department

First, he needs to file a complaint with the police department. You may want to talk to a civil attorney about how he should go about this. The...

When he was released he wasn't given the merchandise back that he paid for, Would he have to contact store to retrieve his stuff

Yes, he is entitled to the return of any non-contraband property at the conclusion of his case. The first step is finding out what happened to his...

If no evidence and just what police are saying can they give my friend many years ?

I'm not sure why the attorney told you there is no evidence. If there was no evidence, he should have been released already. However, if the...

I want this police officer's entire police report without it being dedacted. Because I don't know what had been written in it?

Your attorney is obligated to redact certain information. For instance, complaining witnesses’ ("victims") and witnesses’ addresses and phone...

Can strike be reduced if you were invited in to use the phone but they say it was forced entry before the actual crime occurred?

Defendants can receive a life sentence for crimes that are not murder. However, he may be eligible for relief under the recently passed SB 261...

What can I do in this situation?

Your lawyer didn't have to call any witnesses or introduce any evidence. That is not ineffective assistance of counsel. He chose the strategy, and...

I need a lawyer in los angeles that has handled cases for Drug charges in Rio Hondo Court in El Monte, CA.

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