What is considered new evidence?

Under Penal Code 1181.8, you can get a new trial "when new evidence is discovered material to the defendant, and which he could not, with...

Do have I have a case on Ontario police department?

It sounds like you might. You should contact an attorney who handles civil rights cases and have a consultation. You should know that you're...

I've just retained an attorney. Can I get my "non-refundable" retainer fee back if I've decided to hire a different lawyer?

I think it's pretty rare for a retainer to be truly non-refundable, and the attorney can get in trouble with the state bar for not giving you your...

There are also grounds to strike defenses from an answer using a Motion to Strike. It's CCP 435-437

Charging a police with falsifying a report.

Only the DA's office or another government agency (like city attorney or attorney general) can bring a charge under the penal code. If you're...

Mediation coming up I have been pro per ex has had attorney I requested mediation to get my voice heard

Have you tried going to the self help clinic at the court? Here's a...

Yeah, you can demurrer to the answer. It's like CCP 430.something

Can the police lie to me re evidence etc. when my attorney is present?

Yeah, cops can lie to attorneys. If I'm understanding, you're saying that the cops went out and found an attorney to sit with you while they...

If I "beat" the CCP 998 offer I make to the Defendant, can I be awarded lawyer's fees and other costs?

Nah, sadly, you can't get attorney fees for yourself.

Unruh act covers volunteers too. For example: http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=17583752327410801889&hl=en&as_sdt=4,60&sciodt=4,60