How long does a person have to file a lawsuit against a police department after being shot by an officer in california?

Generally, to pursue a claim is state court, you must file a claim within six months of the incident as a pre-condition to a lawsuit, and a lawsuit...

When my employer runs a background check will he be able to see I'm on informal probation?

What do you mean by informal probation? Did you plead guilty/no contest to a criminal charge?

For criminal appeals, how far back does the oral record go? Is it just the date of the last hearing or the entire record?

An appeal from a criminal matter requires a designation of the record on appeal you wish to have considered by the higher court. This means...

Should i plea guilty

I agree with my colleagues. Consult with the attorney of your choice. If you wish to discuss your options, please call me for a free consultation.

I hired a lawyer but I haven't made my last payment he and the d a agreed to an offer.

Your attorney is on the record as representing you. He will show up in court to continue to do so or to ask to be relieved for non-payment. If the...

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How can I reduce the charge of 148,

I agree with the previous answer. I'm wondering if charges have been filed or whether you were merely cited? If the latter, I wouldn't be surprised...

I am trying to build a case where a felony conviction is a form of discrimination. I have a felony for DUI and I am having a

You have no case. The DUI statute does not discriminate against a class of persons but seeks to minimize the risk presented by impaired drivers to...

Trial Setting, any advice?

This sounds like a family law question rather than criminal defense. If so, try posting in the appropriate section.

Arrested and Charged w/ DUI in my own home driveway in LA county.

From what you write, your friend will be charged with a DUI. The officer saw him driving before stopping him so the necessary fact of driving...

Does my brother have a chance to win a an appeal, if he admitted to an IJ having marijuana on several times but never convicted?

This is a question for an experienced immigration attorney to answer. I would highly recommend you find and retain a lawyer in that field with...