When is the deadline for full disclosure from the defense?

Rebuttal evidence does not need to be disclosed.

Do I need to talk to an investigator even if I hire an attorney?

Whoa nelly! If you retain an attorney and that attorney believes it is in your best interest to go in again, then you may have the wrong attorney....

I dropped my son of at school and on the way home I was pulled over

Some counties have an amnesty program. Look to see if your county has one. If not, ask for a court date to see if you can get the fine reduced. ...

Investigater scared me to sign a waiver

Unfortunately it may be the best scenario for you because if you said no then your son would be charged in juvenile court which means that you...

What kind of sentence can a person get for a first time felony,, that have no poriors, not in any kind of gang?

Every case is different because of the facts and the person. LA has a program for those with mental health issues. Locate an attorney that knows...

Ordered to appear in court in another state for failure to pay fines and/or contempt of court or face bench warrant for arrest

Contact your North Dakota attorney to weigh your options.

Why should I plead the 5th as a witness in a criminal case?

Retain an attorney. It would be far less than having to retain one later. Best wishes.

Will my conviction show up in a background check for future jobs, if the expungement's granted?What does the court mean by that?

According to the California Labor Code this should not show up for most jobs so to get around that employers are asking the employee for a copy of...

The judge will make the final decision, not probation or pre-trial services.

Case from the media regarding Craigslist stalkers

I am saddened to hear of this. I currently have a lawsuit involving similar facts in Santa Ana. You can add CL to the lawsuit but it is going to...