No, it's a misdemeanor. The expectation depends on your attorney. In the OC, many attorneys will be able to get you a diversion program, which...

I hired a lawyer that practices family& criminal law, what am I to do, when he is flat out refusing to take up criminal charges

If you are looking to press charges then file a complaint with the police or district attorneys office. You attorney cannot file a criminal complaint.

Law enforcement is not permitted to release the report without the prior approval of the prosecutor. The prosecution will not release the report...

Can I appear in court with my colleague to defend his case?

You will likely be charged with a violation of law if you attempt to practice law without a license. Your adversary in this matter, the prosecutor,...

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Falsely accused of throwing coffee while driving on freeway and was contacted by police, will they come and make an arrest?

Yes, an attorney is needed immediately. The probably couldn't pin anything on your cousin until the cousin admitted being the driver in the car. ...

Sue admitted to owning drugs that were being mailed to TX from CA. She feels she is safe bcuz there is no video of her.

Sue's confession is her first mistake. Her second mistake is to believe that her confession won't count. Sue needs an attorney and she needs one...

Question about obtaining a lawyer?

First and foremost, do not speak to the police without an attorney present. Have an attorney call the police back on your behalf. Don't you call...

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Its your speedy trial rights and they have 10 days to commence trial or dismiss. Don't fret, most cases will be taken to trial. Very rarely does...

If there two offers has been made and both turned down. What's the next step?

Each case is different so it's difficult to say. Sometimes there's a third offer. Sometimes there's a dismissal. Sometimes it goes to trial and...

I HAVE A PETTY THEFT CHARGE AN I PLED NO CONTEST. AND IM TRING TO EITHER DISSMISS IT OR CLEAR IT OFF MY RECORD WHAT DO I DO.

An expungement is one way to do it. I'm not certain whether you have enough to vacate the conviction which is difficult, very, very, very...