Yes, an attorney can appear on your behalf. More times than not, it is best not to have the client appear because the prosecution tends to put a...

Can I talk to my family about the investigation?

You can bet that the UCMJ covers this. I have handled many cases involving drug usage in the military. I wouldn't discuss the specific facts on...

My son was 17 when his alleged crime was committed.He got a 18 year sentence for a first time offender.SB260 how will it help

SB260 should help him a great deal if he's mid 20s or later. When is his next parole hearing?

A restraining order was issued today after a hearing ,The attorney just passed the bar and messed up royally not his first case

You can appeal. There are attorneys out there who handle such appeals. I'm certain Avvo has a few listed. I wish you the best.

How much time jail time is my husband looking at for Evading police (in car) felony & possible DUI in the city of Long Beach?

Long Beach is a tough courthouse. There are options, however, he needs to be proactive in this and not wait for the court and/or probation to...

What would be the charge if you sold drugs to a federal dea agent

Federal drug trafficking charges are typically found pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Sections 841, 960, 962, and 46 U.S.C. 70506. The amount of time varies...

My friend was just sentanced with DUI in California. It was over 3 years after the event, after statute of limitations expired..

The statute of limitations run from the time of the alleged incident until the complaint is filed. Sentencing has nothing to do with the statute...

Will I be arrested at the airport for missing court concerning a seatbelt violation.

Tough question. My clients have been in situation were some are arrested when on warrant and others weren't. Don't know how one ends up on the...

Arrested and OR'd with no charges filed, how long does the DA have to file?

For a felony the minimum is three years.

I was arrested for prowling for supposedly having burglary tools in my tool box.. I asked them what you mean by burglary tools..

It appears that your vehicle may have fit the description of a vehicle recently used in a burglary in that vicinity. So you have bigger problems...