I need helpbwith a criminal case that I was charged with and I am not guilty omycase number is va132871 its in norwalk ca i

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Hold on probation violation but no charges are filed

Your probation officer will decide whether to violate you or not based upon a negative contact with law enforcement. You can be violated even if no...

Felon being charged for gun posession

Did your friend plead to the charge?

I have a question on criminal law in California. I purchase a gun through a gun store here in Palmdale.

Unfortunately you are most likely looking at a felony charge which, if convicted, carries a sentencing range of 16 mths/2yrs/3yrs. There is a...

I asked for a continuance in a criminal arraignment on a felony and misdemeanor. Is it a good thing that bail was not raised?

You should be fine bail-wise, but I would recommend you hire the attorney of your choice as soon as you can so that he or she can begin preparing...

Remember 0.08% BAC is the mark at or over which you are presumed to be DUI. You can still be charged with a DUI under that reading if there is...

Can I sue my tenant ((who is also my son's divorced wife) for infliction of emotional distress?

No, these unfortunate circumstances do not give rise to an infliction of emotional distress claim.

I was given an 18-month probation for a charge of driving with no license and a fine to pay of $850 within a year's time ending

I note you are posting from West Covina. If your case is in that court, I strongly suggest you seek private counsel to represent you as it is a...

Setting aside a conviction, whether it was pursuant to a plea or after trial, is not an easy endeavor. You cannot re-litigate the matter, nor...

What are the prospects of having second DUI conviction reduced/dismissed?

You have some major problems, my friend, and I would suggest it is in your interests, both personally and career-wise, to retain an attorney with...