How important are injuries & witnesses to a battery case if there are none?

Under this scenario, a more significant factor will be what the defendant said to the police. Typically, the defendants tend to hang themselves by...

Does criminal and arrest history effect prosecution or sentencing?

Unfortunately it will be considered. When the prosecution is deciding whether or not to file charges it typically is done with no input from the...

If a private attorney has already been retained in a Federal Criminal Case can said lawyer be fired and a CJA be used instead?

Yes, you can change attorneys whether it's a CJA attorney or a private attorney. Requesting a new bail hearing cannot be open indefinitely, but...

Any marks on you, along with your testimony and his answers to the police questions may be all the information that is needed to prosecute. If the...

Do I need an attorney for this? What will happen? Is it possible to request an earlier court date?

If you intend to fight this or at the least have it reduced to an infraction, which I recommend that you do, then it is likely to take more than...

I was given a date rape drug I believe to be ectasy and arrested for a DUI. How can I prove myself in court I do not do drugs

Have yourself tested periodically at one of the numerous labs that provides drug testing. Don't do it once and think you have proven anything. ...

The prosecution lawyer has been unwilling to make a deal with my lawyer regarding a felony DUI. What can I do?

If this is in Long Beach, it is very likely that the DA is not willing to make a deal at the stage its in. Its a very complex courthouse with many...

A DETECTIVE WORKING MY STALKING CASE THREW THE WHOLE CASE OUT WHEN A WITNESS LIED. DECT STATED I COERCED WITNESS TO LIE-NOT TRUE

You have alternatives. My advice is to meet with an attorney for a free consultation to discuss those alternatives. I wish you the best.

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How much time can you get if convicted of ten grand theft charges? All crimes ranging from 5-10k? First time offender.

The facts matter a great deal. I have had clients who have stolen similar amounts and received no jail time. I had others who have stolen less and...

The case has not been officially rejected/dismissed. The OC DA's office is behind on filings so plan on it being filed. If its more than one year...