On my divorce case there was a case management held.

At a case management its just about making sure the case is ready to go to trial. Declarations of disclosure generally have been...

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Your counsel has an obligation to you pending the final ruling by the judge. On the new motion he may not want to continue representing you but he...

Would the judge allow me to change my public defender? Should I accept a deal even when I know it was not entirely my fault?

Reality is most Marsden hearings get denied. Its best you sit down with your PD and ask what evidence the prosecution has against you. Request...

Ex husband has sued me for spousal support in CA - what defense will stand up? I raise kids and have full time job.

Court can order him to do job searches, also you can request a vocational evaluation (expensive) or seek to have income Imputed to him based on...

For a speeding infraction in California, what can a lawyer do for me in court that I can't do representing myself?

Put your best defense on. To do that use someone that's experienced. Attorneys are experienced so put your best foot forward not a feeble attempt....

Got caught on video for passing a red light less than 1 sec after i was on for a right turn,i cant afford to pay, what i can do?

go to court and request a trial. if the picture is bad quality case may get dismissed. Also you have a right to cross examine witnesses against...

The .08 places you within the category of being under the influence 23152(b). Note that under 23152(a) a blood alcohol reading is not necessary to...

Can Respondent move a family law case to Judgment if Petitioner is incarcerated?

If case is still open then respondent can file a response but it still could be subject to dismissal on the courts own motion if over 5 years old....

Im in process of getting a green card but have a criminal record, if i get my record dismissed will it still count against me?

generally a misdemeanor won't get you deported unless it's domestic violence type of crime, moral turpitude like theft of false ID, most felonies...

Unless there is a stipulation, or the order appointing the expert has language allowing he report to come in subject to cross examination, the...