My son, 20,was arrested and taken into custody without being told what he was being charged with. Can they do that?

Please do not post incriminating facts that a DA in Ridgecrest might read. This message board is pubic and Ridgecrest is a super small community. ...

Does any lawyer in Santa Cruz, CA wish to handle my case?

You seem to still suffer from memory loss. You posted this question to Avvo about a week or two ago and it was answered by multiple...

Petty theft Do I have to be finger printed/booked before my court date (per police)?

Generally speaking, no. You need to appear in court even if you were not booked (which includes being fingerprinted) by the police. Do not miss...

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What are your views on hiring an attorney that has "read the law" and been admitted to the bar without a J.D.?

My initial reaction would be that I would not hire the person. There are many very important, irreplaceable lessons from law school. I would want...

Do I need to hire a lawyer?

Yes, you should hire an attorney. The fact that he has been in jail awaiting trial suggests it is a big case and that he faces significant time in...

"Is it possible to receive an informal probation with fine and no criminal record in my situation?"

It is possible to receive diversion and fine. However, I would not count on being able to speak to a public defender prior to appearing in...

I was never shown medical receipts as the judge ordered prior to a restitution order What are my rights

I would talk to an appellate attorney. How long ago was the order? Was the $10,000 order too high? If it was actually low, you may not want to...

We need help my husband has been fighting his case for over 20 months 16 of which in jail we have a public defender who doesnt

As I understand your situation, you want another attorney and want that attorney for free. Call the ACLU and some of the biggest downtown San...

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Does the 5 year termination date for narcotics registration still apply when your conviction is dismissed pursuant to prop. 36?

Mr. Kaman is correct. The five year registration requirement can only be discharged by a judge's order with a specific request from you. The...

Can I work with the defendant's lawyer?

Ask your parents. There is no statute preventing this, but you need to be respectful of your parents by asking them about this. This is a hugely...