I want to do a petition for factual innocence. How do I go about in getting a public defender to help me out?

Some public defender's offices will assist you and others won't so my advice is to call before you go in. A private attorney shouldn't cost that...

Hello. Someone is accusing me of "extortion"

Shh. No more discussion about this matter on the Internet. It doesn't appear to be a criminal case. You could benefit from meeting with an...

Attorneys by law and by logic cannot guarantee results. If any attorney does provide a guarantee, then run and run fast. There are many things...

The DMV and the court will likely allow the officer to correct the document. In addition, he cannot take your license because he doesn't have...

Can a Motion for Dismissal be used if petitioner did prison time for the alleged crime?

Too many unanswered questions to give an educated guess. My initial reaction is a writ is best, however, there are some questions that need...

What can I do?

You have many options. It is a federal crime to post these types of items on the Internet pursuant to 18 USC 2261A. (See US v. Osinger (9th...

I would like to start a business marketing to marijuana users & want to be sure all is legal. http://potentiating.guru

Be very careful. All businesses should have a line item in the budget for legal fees. This is the time to use some of that money in the budget. ...

This new prop 47 in effect in the state of CA, Is this going to be for the convicted felons that have already been sentenced?

You could benefit from meeting with an attorney to discuss this further. Even if you decide not to hire the attorney the consultation with him or...

Need Santa Barbara lawyer to fight open container ticket

You could benefit from meeting with an attorney to discuss this further. Even if you decide not to hire the attorney the consultation with him or...

What is the court process if I press charge against someone? Thank you very much for your help

California Penal Code Section 148.5 is the law against making a false report of a crime. Specifically, this section applies when you make a false...