What to plead at my civil hearing?

Civil hearing?!?! There is no such thing as "guilty" or "not guilty" at a CIVIL HEARING. What is your case about? Were you arrested for...

Shoplifting and criminal record

The answer is "no" to both questions. First, because you were not charged with a criminal offense, it can't end up on your criminal record. Only...

Any good criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, Ca that specialize in shoplifting/ thefts ?

You will be hard pressed to find an attorney who "specializes in" shoplifting/thefts. Most criminal defense lawyers, like myself, handle cases...

How much time?

Such a juicy question... First of all, what county are you in? Los Angeles? Orange? Where you are can REALLY dictate what the DA wants you to...

Who told you that a bat is not lethal? Howz about I smack you up side the head with a bat a couple dozen times? Still think a bat is not lethal? ...

If someone finds "a large sum" of money on the ground, they are REQUIRED to turn it over to the police. If it goes unclaimed, they can keep it,...

When should you choose a criminal attorney?

Please remember these seven simple words: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT! While trying to hire a lawyer "just in case" might seem prudent,...

Domestic violence

Yours is a typical case of "he said, she said". Depending on how credible the witness is will dictate your chances of beating the case... And...

Warrant FTA

If I were you, I wouldn't go anywhere near the courthouse and risk being arrested. Under Penal Code section 977 an attorney can make an appearance...

Legal question

There must be something in the police reports to support the charges, at least at the "probable cause" level, otherwise the District Attorney would...