We here on Avvo aren't supposed to give legal advice but someone needs to file a "Notice of Appeal" within the thirty days or the time to do so...

Would this be double jeopardy? I am seeking feedback on my criminal matter in general please.

While you feel this may be worth fighting, I think that a month of AA or NA is reasonable to have the charges dropped. You don't want to mess with...

I find that people who are in custody are angry in general. Nobody wants to be locked up, it's horrible and that is why it's punishment. If it were...

Falsl at accused of domestic violence

It's amazing how the "claws" come out when someone in the family dies. It sounds retaliatory in nature or like a set up so she would get the "win...

What to say in a police report.

Motive could be a factor and be deemed "relevant" to the cops, so yes, tell them why you think your identity was stolen.. Best, Victoria

Can I add her to my car registration to help her situation? What can I do to help, how much time is she facing? Her 1st court d

It will be charged as a 10851 with 666 (prior). This is a crime involving moral turpitude and the fact that she has a prior enhances any sentence...

If the victim drops the charges Will the state still move forward? What kind of charvest would I get?

It doesn't work that way. You don't call the cops and then just decide to "drop it". Once the state is involved they become the "complaining party"...

Can I just pay off balance instead of doin cal trans

Whatever Cal Trans you didn't do is on a timeline, so don't wait around for a bench warrant to go out or you'll be picked up. Handle your affairs...

What can i do?

You need an experienced family law lawyer. Visitation with your children is priceless and you have to be on a level playing field with "mom" (your...

Specific intent is very hard to prove because it has to do with what is in the suspects mind at the time of the taking. The only way someone could...