What are my rights regarding contacting an attorney family member if I am arrested?

The key concept is to NOT discuss the case with the police no matter what they promise -- if you are arrested. You seem to be anticipating that...

Does second misdemeanor case affect the ongoing first case expunge process ?

Delay the TX prosecution for as long as possible for obvious reasons. A TX criminal defense atty should be able to get that done allowing for the...

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I am starting to lose trust in my lawyer. My lawyer asked me to come to his office to review a CD which he has not seen before.

A lawyer should strive to be decisive in answering/speaking to his client for obvious reasons. Sometimes the facts and circumstances make things...

What is the maximum time that the judge can grant me to obtain a criminal lawyer for my case?

Van Nuys is, unfortunately, very strict on the misdemeanor time periods--very strict. If unable to meet the court's time-table, apply for the...

My boyfriend was arrested yesterday

Here's what happened in a recent case: The defendant stole checks from the victim. She forged the victim’s name on the checks and cashed them on...

Can a pretrial diversion plea deal that was granted for continuation be changed??

You will need the services of an xlnt criminal defense attorney in your area to beg and grovel the court and DA to reinstate the original terms of...

Do I file anything with the court after completing informal probation?

PC sec. 1203.4 is the way to go. It's commonly called "expungement" but in reality a 1203.4 petition, when granted, works a "judicial dismissal." ...

I stupidly have been going to physical theraphy and took 2 athlete pictures from their bathroom but the theraphist stopped me at

Make no statements to the police--that's the cardinal rule. Avoid them if they attempt contact. It's possible that you may get a letter telling...

Can a public defender get a DUI case suspended if I blew a 0.08

I was a public defender long ago and the biggest problem was the caseload--oodles of cases in L.A. Good experience and plenty of support but a...

Should I pay the civil suit and is a public defender the right way to go?

First of all, do everything you can to avoid being convicted (guilty/no contest plea or trial) of theft because such a conviction will follow you...