I am looking for representation in a manslaughter case.

You need a criminal defense attorney with a background in mental health issues. The LA District Attorney has a program for people with mental...

Can I get conviction and be sent to jail based on someone saying that I made criminal threats against them just by their word?

Happens on a daily basis. If you have been contacted by police and you spoke to them then shame on you. You just made it harder on yourself. I...

Can I get in trouble if I refuse to testify against my ex boy friend on a domestic violence case?

You must appear, but you cannot be forced to testify. I wrote the legal guide for domestic violence victimes which can be found at...

Can a federal court employee be sued in state court?

A federal employee can be sued in any court unless the law suit involves their employment. Then it becomes tricky. There are many nuances and...

How can a cop pin drugs on a person that he found in a hotel room that you had checked out of 2hours earlyer with the doomaid cl

Stuff happens. The attention to detail will be the key. People that make stuff up miss the small details.

What should I do

Retaining a private attorney is unlikely to get the result you want if that result is to keep your son in juvenile court because it is typically...

What pre-trial motion would fit a self defense scenario?

You will have an opportunity to put on an affirmative defense at the preliminary stage. There are many nuances and intricacies in law. It’s not...

To make a victims impact statement at a sentencing hearing must I go thru the DA or can I talk to the judge thru the bailiff?

The Victim's Bill of Rights / Marsy's law that grants victims the right to be represented by counsel of their choosing, rather than relying on the...

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How do I get back money that was taken from my personal account to satisfy my estranged adult daughter's debt?

First you need to go to the bank and request a copy of your signature card and application. Then take it to an attorney familiar with banking...

What could be the legal basis to sue the county?

That is a great question for the civil rights attorney that you are about to visit. There are many nuances and intricacies in law. It’s not like...