Do i have to return to court as a witness on a case for the da if im not supeona

You said you were subpoenaed and went to court. DAs typically ask judges to order subpoenaed witnesses back to court. Maybe you forgot or didn't...

Can i hold responsible the LAPD for accident caused by them chasing me in an unmarked car?

I agree with my colleague that you have a 6 month statute of limitations under the Tort Claims Act and need to get a claim properly submitted by...

Yes, but whether or not you get a private lawyer or a public defender, you SHOULD have a lawyer for the criminal court process as well. In fact,...

I agree with Alan Keating. Its hard to know. If the offense was non-violent and your record is relatively clean, somewhere between 10 and 30% is...

Who do I talk to about reducing the charges against my son?

It's best to hire a lawyer because lawyers are experienced at negotiating with police and prosecutors about these kinds of things and are best...

What lawyer is best for that and can you give me contact information?

The good news is that the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has experienced attorneys who can help you for free. The bad news is that PDs...

What should I do?

I think you'll need a lawyer's help to file a lawsuit and then use your subpoena rights to get the information you need. I don't recall if...

How long before you can get a 1st time DUI misdemeanor expunged in CA?

If you start the process right away your can have your result within about 60 days. If your motion is granted, you would be able to say you were...

I agree with my fellow Avvo attorneys - hire a lawyer and if you're married, you should beware that you will almost certainly receive mail (snail...

Unlawful arrest. (Resisting Arrest when I was not)

Penal Code section 148 is the law that permits peace officers to arrest you IF you impede them from conducting their lawful duties. If he had...