Criminal Defense

They could still be facing criminal charges. There is something called a "civil compromise" in the California Penal Code, which allows for...

What rights does someone have when charged with elder abuse, particularly since they too are elders?

Your mother has the same rights as anyone else, and she should exercise them. For instance, she should not contact this agent. This situation is...

How do I get a lawyer to fight for me when I can't afford to pay for their services?

You mentioned the court appointed lawyer not doing anything for you. I'm assuming then that a public defender and/or Bar Panel attorney is not...

New California law prohibits anyone from driving with ANY alcohol in their system if they are on probation for a DUI. This means even a breath...

What do you do when you've filed a criminal case but the police say they are so backed up it will be years before they get to it

Hopefully you have copies of anything you provided to the police. Sometimes they do get overwhelmed and cases don't get filed for quite some time....

Several years ago, all cases were deemed superior courts for purposes of procedures. So, although a building may still say "Municipal" or be...

First time charge with pety theft worth of $40 dollar at Frys given a ticket and what will be the action for this will my career

Theft under $50 can be charged as an infraction under P.C. 490.1, rather than as a misdemeanor. However, some prosecutors may not be smart enough...

Misdemeanor petty theft charge in RIchmond, CA. Amount of stolen merchandise, recovered in perfct condition, about $55

First, assuming you qualify (don't make above the financial threshold to qualify for the assistance of the public defender), you can definitely ask...

My father who has become a U.S. citizen was arrested on charges that he went to jail 15 years ago, can he be deported

If he is a U.S. citizen, there is no place to deport him to - this is his home country...UNLESS his citizenship was obtained through fraud (such as...

Arrested, charges are still pending one year later?

There is definitely a statute of limitations as to when the case can be filed. Typically, it is one year for misdemeanors and three years for...