Can exculpatory evidence be in the form of a statement made to police that was not documented on a police report?

Brady material is typically evidence that is in control / possession of the police. Here it appears that the evidence is not in the control and/or...

Any stitches, broken bones, or other injuries? The sentence will be driven by the type of injuries. No injuries may result in diversion depending...

My sister got 150 days jail time in Los Angeles, CA. It's a misdemeanor charge. How soon do you think she can get released?

If I were a betting man, I would predict 35 days or less.

How would I going about hiring a recent graduate criminal defense lawyer, in los Angeles?

Search AVVO and look for an attorney that has five years or less. I wish you the best.

Have court date in January. Its a matter of life and death that I change it. Can I & how? My charge is felony possession.

Go before the date and explain your situation to the judge. Bring your attorney so you don't say the wrong thing. I wish you the best.

Can I appeal DUI sentencing ?

You must appeal within 30 days of sentencing. However, I'm not certain what reasons you would have or what your objective is, but it doesn't sound...

How can I get my record expunge.

If it qualifies as a wobbler it can be reduced to a misdemeanor. It cannot be expunged because California does not have a "true" expungement...

Possible assault charge in Burbank, CA? Will I even get charged????

Its Burbank, a town with a city prosecutor that never refuses anything. Have had many cases in Burbank, many down right stupid. If there's a...

How do you file a motion to reduce sentence he has already served one of a two and a half yr sentence

Unfortunately there is no such motion unless there is good cause, i.e. his health reasons would be an example, your health reasons would not be a...

The prosecutor is telling me that they will omit the name of Schedule I controlled substance in plea agreement to avoid

Too many unknown facts to provide you a meaningful answer so I suggest contacting an attorney for a free consultation if you are not represented. ...