CA detain: Man w/title on house where I stayed conspired, accused me threatening harm. Police detained/released me b4 arraigning

First, check your record to see if it is even listed. See link below for how to do that. http://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/security Second, if...

Caught shop lifting at Kohls

I agree with Mr. Lieberman. Although you did not ask this, I wonder if you are worried if your decision to not pay the civil demand increases your...

Best to suppoena the prosecutions witness?

I agree with Mr. Kaman. You do not want to defend yourself. You need a lawyer and, as you likely know, are entitled to a court-appointed lawyer. ...

Can a case get dismissed and then refile if the Da wasnt ready??

The prosecutor can refile as a matter of right once if the case was dismissed because DA was unable to proceed. After that, they are generally...

My wife and I got into it the other night... I left before the police arrived. What should I do now?

Do NOT show up to the station to chat with the police without a lawyer. If they police have enough to arrest you, they will come and get you. ...

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Can I file an appeal for a judges decision? I applied to be let off probation early and was denied

Unfortunately, no, you are not able to appeal the court's decision. You do not have a right to early termination of probation. My guess is that...

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My attorney does not seem to wish me to appeal my wrongful conviction. Soon, my appeal "window" will close. What can I do?

While you may not be able to seek relief on direct appeal, you may have grounds to file a Motion to Withdraw Your Plea pursuant to Penal Code 1018,...

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If an expungement can be seen by a prospective employer as something I did but has now been dismissed, how does that help?

A dismissal pursuant to 1203.4 never erased the record of conviction. All it does is change the current status to dismissed. Any employer who...

Do I need to hire a private lawyer for a misdeamnor assault case? Does it change anything If I am innocent? How much they cost?

Your lawyer--private or public--should absolutely want to know if you are innocent and what evidence you have to establish your innocence. And...

House raided and i was arrested for 9 counts armed robbery and 4 shootings,incarerated for 2 weeks falsely can i sue

Certainly worth getting a free consultation with some reputable civil rights lawyers. it's appalling how certain cops and DAs can be when they...