PC 3210(a) specifies that punishment may imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of...

What is the approximate cost for a criminal defense lawyer for alleged shoplifting valued under $400?

Some excellent advice has been posted by all the other attorneys here and I generally concur. I would add that no fee is necessarily...

How can I change Judges?Recused her 170.6 as no hearing,she said NO,never mailed to me, 10 days gone to appeal so how to change?

It sounds like your 170.6 motion was untimely. It must be filed within 10 days of the matter being assigned to that judge for all purposes, but...

Are there any benefits in proceeding in the court of appeal without reporter's transcript?

If you are the appellant, it is your burden to make sure the record on appeal includes everything you need to make your case. If these transcripts...

Someone maliciously wrote a financially damaging review on yelp about my business. Should I pursue them criminally or civilly?

Based on the information you have provided, it is unlikely any crime was committed, and even less likely that any crime was committed that any DA...

I was lied to by my attorney and told I had to take a deal. Can I reopen my case and win?

There is a lot missing from your question, but I assume you have been sentenced already, and that any time to appeal has passed. It is true that...

Can u please help I need to find a pro Bono lawyer criminal for a appeal

If your husband cannot afford an appellate lawyer he has a right to have one appointed by the court (just as he had a right to an appointed lawyer...

Got a dui in 2011, never went to court. taking responsibility for actions now and wondering what to expect.

Your question omits too much information for any advice other than "get a lawyer" - which you should. What do you mean by "got" a DUI? Got...

No no no no no. Don't do it. The judge will not read or consider a "letter" sent directly to him or her (especially an email) as it will probably...

Is there something wrong with this courtroom scenario? Safety, human rights, and/or code of ethics violation?

In California, the vast majority of defendants who are at one time deemed incompetent for trial are eventually restored to competence (at least...