What is the best way to find a criminal defense attorney? Is there a nationwide association / directory you would recommend?

Avvo; google. You do want an attorney who is local and familiar with the courts you are dealing with. You should talk to several before picking...

The early release policies in Los Angeles are due in large part to issues concerning overcrowding. Orange County is not facing the same exact...

Is there any way to protect the name of my Record Label?

What you need is a trademark to protect your company name. Copyrights protect works of intellectual property whereas trademarks protect business...

Would a lawyer be able to assist in writing a letter of understanding about my termination to my former employer?

Yes. A qualified employment lawyer can be a big help in dealing with the myriad of issues concerning a termination. The reason for termination can...

If I am found to have a DUI but was pulled over with no probable cause, will the DUI stick?

The answer to why you were pulled over will be in the police report if the case gets issued. Probable cause for any violation will suffice. You...

Question About Forgery

It is a forgery. How it can be proven is another question. An admission by you, a percipient witness, testimony from your father, handwriting...

Neither. An informal discovery request should be sent to the prosecuting attorney. You need to keep a copy and note when and how it was sent. In...

There are many components to intellectual property law including copyrights, trademarks and patents. Only those that practice in front of the...

My son has a grand theft auto charge and was placed on probation for it, he recently got arrested for retail grand theft.

Despite the fact that the first conviction was in the juvenile system and was a different type of theft, your son is compounding his problems. If...

Can I ask my P.O. for a warning or extended PROBATION instead of notifying the judge and revoking my probation?

It is very important to get off on the right foot with your probation officer. Sometimes failing a first UA is not the end of the world. It...