Why is my son still in jail.

What was he convicted of? Certain charges result in longer time in jail. For instance, a Domestic Violence defendant will do more time than a drug...

Does my husband need to contact an attorney if he was wrongfully sentenced?

Believe it or not, Courts often make mistakes in Sentencing when it involves special allegations, priors, probation violations etc. Every case that...

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What will happen at court? How should I prepare ?

Did the Public Defender represent you at the time of your plea? If so, go to their office to have your case put on calendar to get the Bench...

When does the exercising your right for a police offer not to search your vehicle come into effect??

First of all, did they find anything when they searched the car that resulted in your arrest? Second, it depends upon what the torch looked like...

Why did i receive a text message this morning to go to a hearing tomorrow morning for an advancement of my eviction. No papers s

Sounds like there may be an ex-parte motion. I have reclassified you to landlord-tenant for a more accurate answer.

Can a prosecutor withhold money that cops seized (but never used as evidence) and use it to pay court fees?

No, the DA is not your friend and going to help pay your court fees. Talk to your lawyer; they would have served you with Forfeiture paperwork at...

Why am i being charged for extradition when they decided not to extradite?

Look at it this way, they are apparently extending your probation, charging you extra COP due to your fugitive status; both better options than...

Can a police officer impound my car for wreckless driving by driving my car to the impound yard?

That would be highly unusual as they usually impound them with a tow from the OPG.... Even if he did, not sure how that amounts to a defense......

May i visit my spouse in la county jail if I have a Failure to appear for a parking ticket?

First of all, parking tickets don't result in warrants that can result in your arrest. Also, how do you have an appointment to see him? Lastly, how...

Need specialized attorney for civil harassment. What is best possible outcome to stop harasser?

If he has already made police reports, you need a civil practitioner who deals with Civil Harassment Hearings to get a TRO. If your husband is a...