If I go into a court hearing concerning a 647b case in San Diego without my own attorney, what can I expect to happen?

Mr. Limberg is correct. You can seek more time to hire an attorney. It will not always be given. It very much depends upon the stage of the...

How do I know if my public defender is actually fighting for me, or could really care less?

I generally agree with my colleagues that Public Defenders are usually very hardworking underappreciated criminal defense attorneys and are...

Can I get my Citizenship straight after i finish my DUI probation?

I'm not sure if the attorney your refer to is a criminal defense attorney or immigration attorney. However, you should direct your question to an...

Got a DUI last night & they took my DL, can I drive and do I need to do anything with the DMV? I did take a blood alcohol test

Mr. Murillo is correct. You have 10 calendar days to request a DMV hearing and your pink form acts as your license for the 30 day period. Obtain...

Can I request counsel for a second contempt charge if I didn't for the first?

That is certainly the best remaining course if action short of just showing up with private counsel. If you don't meet the indigency requirements...

Can i let my atty. Go if she is not trying to get info judge wants before my sentencing

My colleagues are correct. You probably don't really know if your attorney is doing something, unless you communicate with him or her. Most...

This is my first petty theft offense, should I hire an an attorney or just go with a public defender?

PDs are fine attorneys. However, as my colleagues have stated, they are usually overloaded and are less experienced than many private attorneys. ...

Am i liable for things said by my family member.

You really need to hire counsel. This is a complicated issue. You will have to understand how to hold your ex to his burden of proof, but...

Deferred sentence for petty theft in WASH state 4 years ago. CALI. res. now with pending grand theft charges-Jail time expected?

The prior offense will affect your sentence depending upon its ultimate disposition. If it became a conviction due to a violation of the deferred...

The interstate compact between states probably applies between CA and AZ. Those terms generally permit the transfer of supervision during...