I'm pleading guilty on petty theft with prior, but should i request a public defender to help lower the punishment?

Do NOT plead to anything without speaking to an attorney. If you cannot afford a private attorney, then yes, you should allow the public defender...

What do civil cases usually go for??? ($$$$$) What terms are used to describe types of payment for hire.?? ie... (pro-bono)

If you have a question about the cost of bringing a lawsuit based on a specific set of facts you should meet with some attorneys who practice in...

Mr. Bogan is correct, there is nothing legally preventing the prosecution from using the 5-year-old as a witness. I have actually seen younger...

Yes.

I feel my brother's criminal attorney is not able to stop the DA for filing criminal charges for which they have no evidence.

Just because the DA filed charges does not necessarily mean his attorney is doing a bad job. The DA have interviewed the wife who said all sorts...

My friend has no criminal record is being charged w/ sales & transport. 11379 (a) 56 grams of meth. Will she go to prison?

You have posted this question before. Nobody can answer it without knowing more facts, which should NOT be posted here. Generally, yes, there are...

It really is not appropriate for attorneys to discuss the fee agreement with a potential client in public. You should definitely meet with a few...

I can't afford an attorney or anything, what should i do?

Speak with the public defender at your first court date. They will definitely help you. Even if the particular public defender you are assigned...

My friend has been charged with posession of child pornography

Respectfully, how many times are you going to post this question? All you will ever get is the same answer: SHE NEEDS TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. ...

How likely is it that a victim of police brutality and misconduct can win a lawsuit against the LAPD, without any broken bones?

What do you mean "it was rejected"? Did your attorney ever file a complaint? If so, how did LAPD respond? If not, I'm confused about what you are...