Estimated cost for an attorney for a minor charged with petty theft in the area?

People are hesitant to answer this question because it is just too difficult to tell. The best thing (really, the only thing) you can do to get a...

It sounds like you're asking this question about a hypothetical problem which hasn't developed yet. It also sounds like you are currently...

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Can I appeal a plea bargain before sentencing?

Mr. Solis' analysis is spot-on here. It is extremely common to experience what people sometimes cavalierly call 'buyer's remorse' in regard to a...

I am on prop 36 how do I know how many violations I have I think 1 but not sure?

If you were represented by an attorney, including an attorney from the Office of the Public Defender, you need to contact him or her and ask this...

An 18 year old male having a sexual relationship with a 14 year old female. What are the consequences?

Getting convicted of a felony and spending several years incarcerated. And that's if everybody always agrees it is consensual, which trust me,...

85% lowered to 65%?

As you can see, this rumor has made the rounds through this website numerous times. Please-- tell the people who shared that rumor with you it is...

I generally agree with Mr. Fraser. The benefit of counsel would be especially noteworthy if you have done less than half of what you were required...

What kind of lawyer do I need to sue the police?

I re-classified this question under "Civil Rights," because broadly speaking that'd by the type of attorney you are looking for. People specialize...

I would like to cooperate with authorities. Should I contact detective or DA? Should I contact them before arraignment.

Any decision to cooperate should be made with the assistance of an attorney. Anything else is pure foolishness. You need an attorney to negotiate...

Why did my Public Defender transfered my case to someone else right before trial, a year and a half into my misdemeanor case?

You shouldn't read into it anything about the merits of your case. You should be asking this question of your public defender. In all likelihood it...