I was wondering if at first I refused an attorney, can I still have one appointed to me?

Yes of course. I used to be a public defender in Pasadena for several years; good lawyers there. The Judge will be very happy that you have...

They offered my cousin 20 years but the lowest the DA will go his 18 years, should he take it or go to trial?

Question 1: Yes, a person can suffer two "strikes" in connection with one criminal complaint. The notion that your brother was not made aware that...

Is there anything my brother can do being that he was convicted of 1st Degree murder?

You will need to exhaust all appellate remedies for your brother; that means hiring an experienced criminal appellate attorney. After those...

I was pulled over and arrested with a DUI of 19% BAC

There are several defenses to the field sobriety tests, the blood test and/or breath tests; I would have to interview you in further detail (after...

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Case # KA10806 01, (F) position prop 36, reduced to a (M) prop 47, should I turn my self in, or wait till after baby born.

If it is a possession case, then 1 year max in the county jail LESS the time you have already served on this case, if any. The joint suspension...

Here is PC 648: 648. Every person who makes, issues, or puts in circulation any bill, check, ticket, certificate, promissory note, or the...

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If the person alleged to be in possession had less than an ounce, then we are merely looking at an infraction- a true ticket punishable by a fine...

Does this mean a early kick out?

Try to contact the prospective parole office that will supervise him; usually the closest office to home. Hopefully they may be able to shed some...

These matters can often be resolved with a dismissal after the cashier takes a little class. A lawyer that cares should be able to prevent a...

Is there a criminal defense lawyer that can represent my brother in court tomorrow morning?

Hi! Hopefully by now your brother had a public defender continue the matter for him so that your family has time to interview private lawyers....