Conflict of interest ?

It sounds like you are concerned more about your wife's lawyer's behavior than you are about your lawyer's loyalty to you. You should talk to your...

I want to know if a misdemenor PC 484 A

The maximum punishment for a first time petty theft conviction (PC 484 (a)) is 6 months.

What recourse do citizens have when reporting crimes committed against them?

If you know who stole the items and had a way to prove it, you could sue them in small claims court--I'm assuming the items were of minimal value...

Felony probation violation results in immediate arrest or notification in the mail to appear in court??

I agree with my colleague. Some violations, e.g., probable cause to believe you committed a new crime, will result in immediate arrest on the...

Depending on the facts of the new case and the age and circumstances of the strike prior/s, there is a lot a good attorney could do to help. ...

Hello, recently I had a petition for a writ on an underlying criminal matter denied in the Los Angeles Superior Court.

To follow up on my colleagues reply, when you file your notice of appeal be sure to include the fact that you are indigent and are seeking...

I need a appeals pro bono lawyer for my son for a false confession, he took a lie detector test and passed, judge didn't care.

Contact me directly deirdre(at)innocencematters(dot)us. Best, Deirdre

Yes, it is true that public defenders are busy. But they are also obligated to work up the case. Your sister is charged with a serious crime and...

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6th Amendment Speedy trial 45 plus10-does it apply to dui jury trial?

It may or may not be in your interest to force the trial to be heard within the statutory period. Often, the defense will need more time to...

You can send him a written demand for a refund and if he doesn't reply you can forward your request to the state bar. I'm not sure about PA but in...