How to dismiss a petty theft case when the amount is $650?

Regardless of the amount in controversy, now that criminal charges have been filed, you need defense counsel to file a motion to dismiss. You...

Federal and state sentences ran concurrent with voluntary surrender

No, but that's a decision that's subject to judicial discretion. In other words, it's up to the Judge. Best of luck to you.

I was pulled over with my friend and his friend in the car, friend's friend is a fugitive.

Because you were in the car with drugs, you're deemed to be in constructive possession. You will need to establish that they weren't yours and that...

No charges filed on alleged molester? Should I write letters to the Attorney General and Judges? We already met with DA.

It's not clear that nothing's being done. It may be that nothing's been filed yet. I would contact the DA and ask that he explain the status of...

Where can I appeal a family business court decision? Do I bump it to the Supreme Court like a regular civil matter?

I agree with Mr. Wagner

As there is no judgment, there is nothing to appeal. What you want to do is to prevent criminal charges or a civil action being filed. Again, you...

Sue the right person. A car shop damage my car more but the business is registered under a trade name. Do I sue the trade name?

Yes. You need to sue under both names otherwise a judgment may not be collectable. In other words, if you get a judgment against only one of the...

How do I appeal a restraining order that was judged on a breach of a stipulation order?

I agree, you need to file a notice of appeal. The time in which to file is mandatory and jurisdictional. If the lawyer was ineffective, in that...

Is a search warrant requesting permission to enter my vehicle include my premises if listed on the warrant?

I agree with my colleagues. The scope of the search is defined by the warrant, not the affidavit in support of the warrant. A warrant permitting...

My son was picked up for DUI in AZ. Officer called it extreme and had his car impounded 30 days. Can he do that legally?

Yes the car can be impounded with probable cause. The field test is mandatory and if positive is sufficient to establish reasonable or probable...