Should I hire private attorney, public defender has changed?

It may be worthwhile if the matter is in El Monte, Alhambra, East LA, Pasadena or Covina. From my experience, for some reason private attorneys in...

You are more likely to be able to fire the public defender if you bring in private counsel. However, requesting a new public defender (a Marsden...

In August 2012, I was charged with a DUI. How can I shorten probation in order to get the DUI expunged from my record?

First petition for early termination of probation and then follow it up with an expungement by petitioning for a dismissal pursuant to Penal Code...

Judge denied me to hire private council because he wouldn't be ready for trial within 15 day what should I do ?

You have a Sixth Amendment Right to counsel and the counsel of your choice. In addition, there is a Sixth Amendment Right to have a prepared...

What does stay of execution mean in conjunction with my trial by written declaration, for my red light camera ticket?

Contact the court. It may mean that you have been found guilty and fined, but the Court is not going to collect the fine at this point.

How do I best handle my arraignment, concerning a large fine I received, regarding being past due on my car license tags?

You can still pay the tag fees without the smog test. That is one option. Not all counties require a smog test. There are six counties that...

Why was I housed in the medical part of the jail.

Possibly overcrowding. During holidays the jail typically runs out of beds, which is the reason I recommend to my clients to surrender near a...

Can I have conviction erased from record and how for 2nd degree felony, 5 counts of exploitation of a minor?

Probably far too early for a certificate of rehabilitation. Keep leading a productive life and seven years after your probation/parole ends you...

Will they court consider the blood test for DUI after the chemical test refusal,knowing that i passes the soberity test but poor

You have the option of a breath test or a blood test. You needn't take both. You may refuse the breath test and take the blood test. Refusing...

What is robbery with Bodily force ? !

Relax. If this is your first court date, then you have a long time before trial. You are likely to have more exculpatory evidence then you...