Friend convicted for lewd act,will he register sex offender? what kind of sentence is he looking at? when he gets out what to ex

What charge were they actually convicted of? Any Penal Code 288 conviction triggers a lifetime duty to register as a sex offender. However, it...

Can I move back into my house?

This is more of a family law question than DV/criminal defense. I'm changing the category to solicit answers. Since the TRO was dissolved and your...

I let an aquientce drive my car because I was intoxicated and he crashed and left me and my friend passed out in car ..help

Under no circumstances should you talk to the detective without consulting with a criminal defense attorney first. Make no statements to police. If...

If i cant afford an atourney but i work full time will i be able to find one i can make payments with?

Some traffic attorneys will normally provide some payment options. You will have to spend time on the phone calling some local traffic attorneys....

If you have a public defender while in jail awaiting sentencing, and guard shoots you in the head with taser. ( Accident )

Public defender only represents you on your criminal case. Pursuing civil charges against the jail facility will require a civil rights or maybe...

Pulled over for speeding had 4lbs of marijuana and didn't have my card on me, charging me 11359 and 11360.

You cannabis will not cover you for four pounds of marijuana. You will very likely face prosecution for possession with the intent to sell. Highly...

You are now at the limit and getting very close to getting violated. You need to immediately consult with class provider and let them know what is...

I received a demand letter asking $325.00 within 21 days. Do I pay ? If not will there be a bench warrant on me?

You have received a civil demand letter, which are very common in petty theft issues. Do not pay and just ignore any future letters. They are...

Sentence time is normally maxed at about 50% of the original sentence, and possibly much less than that depending on overcrowding, staffing, etc....

Do I need a lawyer for domistic violence?

You are the victim and will not need an attorney. He is the one facing charges and will need one. The court will assign him a public defender, or...